Prado West
34137 Pacific Coast Hwy,
Dana Point, CA 92629
$4,703 - $4,922
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Dana Point, CA
What is the average rent in Dana Point, CA?
$3,027/month
Average Rent
722 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.3%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Dana Point, CA is $3,027 per month. This is 86% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/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 $1,965 per month for a studio, $3,027 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,669 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $5,054 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Dana Point, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.3%, which averages out to $7 less 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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Rent Ranges in Dana Point, CA
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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5%
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11%
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84%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dana Point?
Based on current rent prices, Ritz Pointe at Monarch Beach and Encantamar Condominiums" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dana Point.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dana Point?
Based on current rent prices, Encantamar Condominiums and Ritz Pointe at Monarch Beach" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dana Point.
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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" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dana Point, CA?
Because the average rent in Dana Point is $3,027, you’ll want to make about $10,090 per month or $121,080 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.
How does Dana Point, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Dana Point, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.