Studio Apartment Rent in Discovery Bay, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Discovery Bay, California as of July 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $3,599 and +95% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $838 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $920 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 14 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 15 | Anderson | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $3,520 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Coto de Caza | $3,070 |
| 12 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 13 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 14 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 15 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Discovery Bay.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Discovery Bay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood, CA | 6 mi | $2,150 | $-360 (-14%) |
| Oakley, CA | 10.6 mi | $1,810 | $-700 (-28%) |
| Tracy, CA | 13.2 mi | $1,773 | $-737 (-29%) |
| Antioch, CA | 15.5 mi | $2,070 | $-440 (-18%) |
| Livermore, CA | 16.9 mi | $2,140 | $-370 (-15%) |
| Stockton, CA | 19.6 mi | $1,289 | $-1,221 (-49%) |
| Lathrop, CA | 20.1 mi | $1,660 | $-850 (-34%) |
| Pleasanton, CA | 20.6 mi | $2,430 | $-80 (-3%) |
| Pittsburg, CA | 23.5 mi | $1,660 | $-850 (-34%) |
| Dublin, CA | 24.4 mi | $2,590 | +$80 (+3%) |
| Danville, CA | 24.8 mi | $2,520 | +$10 (0%) |
| San Ramon, CA | 25.2 mi | $2,405 | $-105 (-4%) |
Studio rent in Discovery Bay — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Discovery Bay?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Discovery Bay, California is $2,510 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $3,599.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Discovery Bay?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $100,400 ($8,367/month gross), which works out to roughly $48.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Discovery Bay expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Discovery Bay's studio median of $2,510 is +95% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 97th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Discovery Bay rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Discovery Bay ranks #312 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Discovery Bay?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Brentwood ($2,150), Oakley ($1,810), Tracy ($1,773).