Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Dana Point, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Dana Point rent stands today
Dana Point, CA rent rose 18.4% year over year, with a current median of $5,900/month. This extends the recent climb in rents by $1,102 per month compared to last year. The city reached a peak rent of $6,100/month in June 2026, marking the highest point in the recent trend.
Vs. national rents
Dana Point rents are 202.6% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, reflecting a high-cost market. The city offers 106 total rentals, indicating a limited but upscale inventory for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Dana Point rent for about $2,450/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,847/month, 2-bedrooms at $4,650/month, 3-bedrooms at $7,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $10,950/month. This range shows the variation renters face across bedroom sizes in the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Dana Point
$5,900/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Dana Point is $5,900 per month as of June 2026. This is 203% above the national average rent, or $3,950 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dana Point
106
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Dana Point rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Dana Point, CA
Average rent prices in Dana Point have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 $3,400, whereas a house costs $7,447. 1-bedroom apartments in Dana Point run $2,844 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,450 | 1% | 17% | |
1 bedroom | $2,847 |  4% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $4,650 | 1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $7,000 | 1% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $10,950 | 4% | 4% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Dana Point, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,400 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,825 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $7,447 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,847
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$10,950
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Dana Point, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$4,825
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$7,447
Last 30 days
3%
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
203%higher than the national median
131%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dana Point, CA is 31% higher than the median rent in Aliso Viejo, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$4,495
8%$3,132
4%$2,680
9%$4,600
5%$8,625
3%$4,700
10%$2,900
6%$3,865
3%$4,200
6%$7,998
8%$4,395
12%$2,633
5%Discover rentals in Dana Point, CA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dana Point
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Dana Point
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,103
$2,939
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dana Point
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
34036 Amber Lantern St, Dana Point, CA 92629
2 beds
1 bath
$3,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Dana Point
2 Monarch Beach Resort N, Dana Point, CA 92629
4 beds
4.5 baths
$20,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dana Point
34372 Port Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629
3 beds
5 baths
$19,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Dana Point
4 beds
3 baths
$18,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dana Point
35325 Beach Rd, Dana Point, CA 92624
4 beds
2.5 baths
$18,000
House for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Dana Point
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Condo for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Dana Point
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,103
$2,939
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Dana Point
2 beds
2 baths
$3,562
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Dana Point
2 beds
3 baths
$4,400
House for rent
6h ago
Townhouse for rent in Dana Point
34191 San Marino Pl #B, Dana Point, CA 92629
3 beds
3 baths
$7,350
House for rent
1d ago
34381 Dana Strand Rd, Dana Point, CA 92629
3 beds
2 baths
$6,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Dana Point
2 beds
3 baths
$4,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Dana Point
23412 Highcrest Rd, Dana Point, CA 92629
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,800
Condo for rent
6h ago
House for rent in Dana Point
33852 Orilla Rd, Dana Point, CA 92629
4 beds
3 baths
$12,000
$10,995
Price drop
House for rent
6h ago
Condo for rent in Dana Point
1632 Doheny Way, Dana Point, CA 92629
1 bed
1 bath
$3,900
$3,500
Price drop
Condo for rent
23h ago
Condo for rent in Dana Point
34036 Selva Rd #109, Dana Point, CA 92629
2 beds
2 baths
$4,250
Condo for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Dana Point
3 beds
3 baths
$6,250
House for rent
Available Jun 16
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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 $5,900 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dana Point?
Average rent prices in Dana Point have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.
How does Dana Point rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Dana Point is 203% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,950 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 $236,000/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?
Dana Point's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $3,100 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $4,300 monthly. These figures reflect the current coastal Southern California market where two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available inventory at 39% of listings.
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).