1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Discovery Bay, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Discovery Bay, California as of July 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $3,599 and +105% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Discovery Bay
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Discovery Bay
Compare Discovery Bay's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $880 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $900 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Barstow | $974 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 12 | Porterville | $1,060 |
| 13 | Shafter | $1,060 |
| 14 | Tehachapi | $1,110 |
| 15 | Hanford | $1,120 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cupertino | $3,880 |
| 2 | Foster City | $3,820 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $3,710 |
| 4 | Scotts Valley | $3,600 |
| 5 | Aptos | $3,600 |
| 6 | Tiburon | $3,530 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,530 |
| 8 | Coronado | $3,460 |
| 9 | Sunnyvale | $3,438 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $3,410 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $3,390 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,382 |
| 13 | Palo Alto | $3,305 |
| 14 | Mountain View | $3,303 |
| 15 | Ladera Ranch | $3,280 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Discovery Bay.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Discovery Bay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood, CA | 6 mi | $2,450 | $-410 (-14%) |
| Oakley, CA | 10.6 mi | $2,050 | $-810 (-28%) |
| Tracy, CA | 13.2 mi | $1,938 | $-922 (-32%) |
| Antioch, CA | 15.5 mi | $2,375 | $-485 (-17%) |
| Livermore, CA | 16.9 mi | $2,425 | $-435 (-15%) |
| Stockton, CA | 19.6 mi | $1,428 | $-1,432 (-50%) |
| Lathrop, CA | 20.1 mi | $1,810 | $-1,050 (-37%) |
| Pleasanton, CA | 20.6 mi | $2,765 | $-95 (-3%) |
| Pittsburg, CA | 23.5 mi | $1,920 | $-940 (-33%) |
| Dublin, CA | 24.4 mi | $2,950 | +$90 (+3%) |
| Danville, CA | 24.8 mi | $2,865 | +$5 (0%) |
| San Ramon, CA | 25.2 mi | $2,735 | $-125 (-4%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Discovery Bay — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Discovery Bay?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Discovery Bay, California is $2,860 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $3,599.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Discovery Bay?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $114,400 ($9,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $55.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Discovery Bay expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Discovery Bay's 1-bedroom median of $2,860 is +105% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 98th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Discovery Bay rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Discovery Bay ranks #326 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Discovery Bay?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Brentwood ($2,450), Oakley ($2,050), Tracy ($1,938).