Average Rent in Dana Point, CA

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Current Versus Historical Dana Point, CA Rents

Dana Point rentals average $3,200 for a 1-bedroom rental to $15,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $6,500, or roughly $52 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $104 (-4.78%) year-over-year from $2,179 to $2,075. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,003 (35.21%) year-over-year from $2,848 to $3,850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,834 (49.36%) year-over-year from $3,716 to $5,550. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,968 (32.89%) year-over-year from $5,983 to $7,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $7,858 (110.04%) year-over-year from $7,142 to $15,000. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 20.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 20.22% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.91% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.38% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$56.53	$3,850	$2,848 (35.21%)	$2,363 (62.96%)
2 BR	$50.36	$5,550	$3,716 (49.36%)	$3,950 (40.51%)
3 BR	$53.44	$7,950	$5,983 (32.89%)	$5,783 (37.47%)
4+ BR	$53.27	$15,000	$7,142 (110.04%)	$7,717 (94.38%)

Historical Rents in Dana Point, CA

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Top Cities Near Dana Point

There are a total of 8 cities nearby Dana Point. The average rent in Dana Point is currently $4,740 per month. A total of 6 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Laguna Woods, CA, with an average rent of $2,990, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Dana Point, CA is Newport Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $12,000 per month.

Let's compare Dana Point, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 19.14% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Dana Point, CA are about 27.18% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 33.17% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near Dana Point, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Laguna Woods, CA	$2,900	$2,575	$3,000	$2,990
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA	N/A	$2,666	$2,937	$3,900
Aliso Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,600	$3,400	$4,050
Mission Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,402	$3,600	$4,500
San Clemente, CA	$2,750	$2,538	$3,900	$4,980
Laguna Niguel, CA	N/A	$2,575	$3,900	$4,995
Laguna Beach, CA	$3,075	$3,700	$7,000	$9,000
Newport Beach, CA	$2,800	$4,000	$6,600	$12,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Dana Point

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Top Counties Near Dana Point

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Top Zipcodes Near Dana Point

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near Dana Point, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,725. A total of 4 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 92656, Aliso Viejo, CA at $4,000 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,995 per month is 92660, Newport Beach, CA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Dana Point, CA is $2,575 per month. Or in other words, $45 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,900 per month. Which comes out to $44 per sqft. The following table includes the top 5 zipcodes in Dana Point, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
92677, Laguna Niguel, CA	N/A	$2,575	$3,900	$4,995
92672, San Clemente, CA	$2,750	$2,575	$4,385	$4,725
92656, Aliso Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,598	$3,400	$4,000
92692, Mission Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,402	$3,750	$4,450
92660, Newport Beach, CA	N/A	$4,975	$6,500	$8,995

Frequently Asked Questions - Dana Point Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Dana Point, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Dana Point, CA apartments for rent is approximately $6,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Dana Point, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Dana Point, CA.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Dana Point, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,200 and an average price per square feet of $56.53. There are a total of 15 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Dana Point.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Dana Point, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $5,150 and an average price per square feet of $50.36. There are a total of 63 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Dana Point.

How have rent prices in Dana Point, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Dana Point, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.35%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.49%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.33% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Dana Point, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Dana Point, CA is around $5,200/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.