Prado West
34137 Pacific Coast Hwy,
Dana Point, CA 92629
$4,542 - $6,713 Total Monthly Price
1-3 Beds
Dana Point
Dana Point, CA Area Guide
A laid-back Southern California surf town
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Just south of Laguna Beach, Dana Point is a pristine coastal city in Southern California. Known for its unique seaside adventures and laid-back surfer vibe, Dana Point is a wonderful place to find beautiful natural landscapes, sandy beaches, and outdoor recreation.
Dana Point’s welcoming community offers popular beaches such as Salt Creek Beach, popular for surfing and swimming, as well as Doheny State Beach, complete with open green space, three miles of sandy beach, and family-friendly campsites. This active community appreciates Dana Point’s opportunities for recreation, so community parks and public beaches are a popular commodity around town.
A bustling historic harbor, locally owned and operated restaurants, and boutique and specialty shops thrive in Dana Point. Enjoy a round of golf at Monarch Beach Golf Links, or take some time to paddleboard, surf, boat, or wildlife watch on the Pacific. Known as “the whale capital of the West,” Dana Point offers incredible whale and dolphin watching opportunities, so keep a look out! Apartment rentals tend to be less expensive than neighboring cities, so find your ideal rental and enjoy living in this costal oasis.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Dana Point, CA is $2,044 for a studio, $3,016 for one bedroom, $3,753 for two bedrooms, and $5,062 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dana Point has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,016/month
722 Sq Ft
House
$14,279/month
2,541 Sq Ft
Condo
$4,615/month
1,210 Sq Ft
Townhome
$5,907/month
1,569 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dana Point, CA is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
72
/ 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
28
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
51
/ 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Schools
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Doheny State Beach
- Salt Creek Beach
- Capistrano Beach Park
- Aliso Beach
- Aliso and Wood Wilderness Park
Military Bases
Airports
- John Wayne/Orange County
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.