Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Dana Point, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Dana Point

$5,050/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dana Point is $5,050 per month as of October 2026. This is 166% above the national average rent, or $3,150 more per month.

$3.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dana Point

44

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dana Point rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Dana Point, CA

Average rent prices in Dana Point have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Dana Point, CA

Rent prices in Dana Point vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dana Point is $3,587, whereas a house costs $6,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Dana Point run $2,646 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,675.

Listings

Studio

$2,200

No Change

35%

1 bedroom

$2,400

2%

24%

2 bedroom

$4,850

3%

21%

3 bedroom

$5,900

7%

2%

4 bedroom

$8,600

11%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

35%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,900

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,600

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Dana Point, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Dana Point, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Dana Point and Aliso Viejo by all bedroom counts and property types.

Dana Point

Median rent price$5,050
increased by166%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,150
increased by118%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dana Point, CA is 22% higher than the median rent in Aliso Viejo, CA.

Discover rentals in Dana Point, CA

32306 Linda Vista Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Dana Point

Dana point townhome

32306 Linda Vista Ln, Dana Point, CA 92629

1 bed

1 bath

$2,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
ElEncanto34022 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

ElEncanto34022

34022 El Encanto Ave, Dana Point, CA 92629

2 beds

2 baths

$3,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
33852 Del Obispo St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dana Point

2BR/2.0BA

33852 Del Obispo St, Dana Point, CA 92629

2 beds

2 baths

$3,675

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
33292 Ocean Bright - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Dana Point

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Dana Point, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Dana Point rental market.

How much is rent in Dana Point?

The average rent in Dana Point is $5,050 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dana Point?

Average rent prices in Dana Point have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Dana Point rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dana Point is 166% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,150 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Dana Point?

To comfortably afford rent in Dana Point, you'd need to earn approximately $202,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Dana Point?

December offers the best rental rates in Dana Point, with rents running about 13% lower than July, which sees the highest prices of the year.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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