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Rental Market Trends in Dana Point, CA

What is the average rent in Dana Point, CA?

$3,042/month

Average Rent

722 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Dana Point, CA is $3,042 per month. This is 86% higher than the national average rent price of $1,639/month, making Dana Point one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Dana Point, you can expect to pay about $2,009 per month for a studio, $3,042 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,797 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $5,017 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,009/month
284 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,042/month
722 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,797/month
1,077 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,017/month
1,279 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$6,794/month
1,333 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$8,960/month
1,988 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$18,004/month
3,480 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,528/month
701 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$5,136/month
1,170 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,456/month
1,561 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,793/month
1,295 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,056/month
1,653 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Dana Point, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $7 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dana Point?

Based on current rent prices, Encantamar Condominiums and Ritz Pointe at Monarch Beach" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dana Point.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Encantamar Condominiums
$3,168/month
712 Sq Ft
Ritz Pointe at Monarch Beach
$3,215/month
766 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dana Point?

Based on current rent prices, Ritz Pointe at Monarch Beach and Encantamar Condominiums" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dana Point.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ritz Pointe at Monarch Beach
$3,215/month
766 Sq Ft
Encantamar Condominiums
$3,168/month
712 Sq Ft

Which Dana Point neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Dana Point with the most apartments available are Ritz Pointe at Monarch Beach and Encantamar Condominiums" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ritz Pointe at Monarch Beach
$3,215/month
766 Sq Ft
Encantamar Condominiums
$3,168/month
712 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dana Point, CA?

Because the average rent in Dana Point is $3,042, you’ll want to make about $10,140 per month or $121,680 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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$2,800 - $5,900

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$3,615 - $6,999

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$2,565 - $8,000

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Methodology

† 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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