Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Dana Point, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Dana Point rent stands today
Dana Point, CA rent rose 23.9% year over year, with a current median of $6,800/month. Renters today are paying $1,087 more per month on average than last year, extending the climb to a new peak after a trough of $4,400/month in December 2025.
Vs. national rents
Dana Point, CA rent is 250.5% more expensive than the $1,940/month national median. This positions Dana Point among the priciest coastal metros for renters seeking premium housing options.
Price ranges
Studios in Dana Point rent for $2,050/month, 1-bedrooms for $3,000/month, and 2-bedrooms for $4,550/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $7,625/month and 4+ bedrooms $9,500/month. The bedroom tiers show a wide range of rental costs for different household sizes.
What you'll pay
Houses command a median rent of $7,950/month compared to $3,195/month for apartments, with houses making up 58.8% of total rentals in Dana Point, CA. This composition influences the overall rental market dynamics.
Median rent
Median rent in Dana Point
$6,800/mo
24%vs previous year
The average rent in Dana Point is $6,800 per month as of August 2026. This is 251% above the national average rent, or $4,860 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dana Point
51
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 10% over the last month and have increased by 24% 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 $3,195, whereas a house costs $7,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Dana Point run $2,735 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,345.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,050 |  1% | - | |
1 bedroom | $3,000 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $4,550 | 4% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $7,625 | 5% | 24% | |
4 bedroom | $9,500 | 9% | 13% |
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 | $3,195 | 13% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,850 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $7,950 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,550
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,625
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
24%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$9,500
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
13%
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
$3,195
Last 30 days
13%
Condos
Average rent
$4,850
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$7,950
Last 30 days
4%
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
251%higher than the national median
132%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dana Point, CA is 51% higher than the median rent in Aliso Viejo, CA.
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2%$9,500
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8%$2,900
$3,500
$4,097
7%$7,925
3%$4,500
7%$2,640
1%Discover rentals in Dana Point, CA
5d+ ago
34091 Copper Lantern St, Dana Point, CA 92629
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Apartment for rent in Dana Point
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,009
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dana Point
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
34036 Amber Lantern St, Dana Point, CA 92629
2 beds
1 bath
$3,400
Apartment 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
4 beds
4 baths
$16,500
House for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dana Point
3 beds
3 baths
$15,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Dana Point
3 beds
3.5 baths
$14,500
House for rent
14h ago
Apartment for rent in Dana Point
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,009
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Dana Point
1 bed
1 bath
$2,765
Condo for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Dana Point
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Dana Point
34300 Lantern Bay Dr #11, Dana Point, CA 92629
2 beds
2 baths
$8,995
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
34108 Selva Rd #344, Dana Point, CA 92629
2 beds
2 baths
$6,000
Condo for rent
Available Jul 10
2d ago
Condo for rent in Dana Point
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
34091 Copper Lantern St, Dana Point, CA 92629
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dana Point
4 beds
3 baths
$10,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
34108 Selva Rd #344, Dana Point, CA 92629
2 beds
2 baths
$6,000
Condo for rent
Available Jul 10
2d ago
Condo for rent in Dana Point
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Dana Point
3 beds
3 baths
$7,399
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dana Point
3 beds
2.5 baths
$9,000
House for rent
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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 $6,800 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dana Point?
Average rent prices in Dana Point have increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 24% since last year.
How does Dana Point rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Dana Point is 251% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $4,860 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 $272,000/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Dana Point average around $3,050/month and two-bedrooms approximately $4,290/month.
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).