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Discovery Bay

Pop. 14,911·72nd most expensive in California·Discovery Bay rents are up 15.0% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$3,599/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
+$1,634
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Discovery Bay · $3,599
More expensive than 96% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
29% of income
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At $3,599/mo, rent takes about 29% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$144,000/yr
Local median income
$147,117/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Discovery Bay's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,510
1 BR
$2,860
2 BR
$3,480
3 BR
$4,450
4 BR+
$5,290
Research median
$3,480/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$43,188/yr
At $3,599/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 15.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.0% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Discovery Bay, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 32.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,911
Median income
$147,117
Median age
45.6
Renters
9.9%
Age distribution
22.5%
16.6%
26.3%
15.5%
19.1%
Under 1822.5%
18–3416.6%
35–5426.3%
55–6415.5%
65+19.1%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
58.9%
19.2%
White58.9%
Black9%
Hispanic19.2%
Asian7%
Other5.9%
Education (25+)
22.2%
39.5%
32.7%
No HS diploma5.6%
HS diploma22.2%
Some college39.5%
Bachelor's+32.7%
Housing tenure
90.1%
Owner90.1%
Renter9.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Discovery Bay, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$138,576 → $147,117
up 6.2%
Population
15,704 → 14,911
down 5.0%
Renter share
11.5% → 9.9%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
32.2% → 32.7%
+0.5 pts
Median age
43.7 → 45.6
+1.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $138,576 in 2021 to $147,117 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 15,704 to 14,911 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.0% change. About 9.9% of households rent today, against 11.5% in 2021.

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By apartment size

Discovery Bay rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Discovery Bay. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Discovery Bay, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Discovery Bay is $3,599/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,510/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,480/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,860/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $4,450/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($147,117/yr), Discovery Bay ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Discovery Bay an affordable city for renters?

Discovery Bay is considered affordable for renters. At $3,599/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($147,117/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Discovery Bay falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Discovery Bay?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $144,000/year (~$69/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,599/mo in Discovery Bay. The local median household income is $147,117/yr, meaning the typical Discovery Bay household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Discovery Bay?

Rent in Discovery Bay has increased 15.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Discovery Bay rent compare to other cities in California?

Discovery Bay is one of the pricier cities in California for rent, ranking #72 out of 387 tracked cities at $3,599/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Discovery Bay?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Discovery Bay ($3,599/mo): Antioch ($2,575/mo), Tracy ($2,717/mo), Livermore ($3,082/mo).

What percentage of Discovery Bay residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 9.9% of Discovery Bay households are renters, while 90.1% are owner-occupied. Discovery Bay leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Discovery Bay rent compare to the national average?

Discovery Bay's median rent of $3,599/mo is $1,634 (83%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #72 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,599/mo, rent takes ~29% of Discovery Bay's median household income ($147,117/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Discovery Bay 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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