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Average Rent in Dana Point, CA

4 apartment buildings, 35 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.

Avg Rent

$4,164/mo

median $3,883

market average

Cheapest

$2,831/mo

Seabrook at Bear Brand Apartments

Properties

4

tracked daily

Units

35

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Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 4 properties in Dana Point, CA.

Average Rent by Property

Starting Price vs Average

Rent by Bedroom Count

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Dana Point, CA Rent Prices

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Dana Point, CA Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Dana Point, CA is $4,164 per month, based on 35 units across 4 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,831 at Seabrook at Bear Brand Apartments to $7,265 at Prado West.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
1 Bed $3,478/mo $2,831/mo 11
2 Bed $4,461/mo $3,465/mo 23
3 Bed $4,895/mo $4,895/mo 1

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Market Context

Who rents in Dana Point, CA, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Dana Point, CA averages $3,478/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $4,461/mo. At the local median household income of $127,246, that works out to 39% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Dana Point, CA at $2,883/mo. The current tracked market average runs 44% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Dana Point, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dana Point, CA?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$167,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $4,164/mo.

Comfortable income

$200,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,831/mo), you need to earn at least $113,000/year.

Median household income in Dana Point, CA is $127,246 , about 36% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Dana Point, CA

Overall prices in Dana Point, CA runs above the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 114.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Dana Point, CA's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $4,164
Utilities $744
Groceries $578
Transportation $1,773
Healthcare $865
Other goods and services $1,384
Estimated total $9,508/mo

Population

32,883

Median household income

$127,246

Census median rent

$2,883/mo

Census rent burden

32.7%

Median age

48.0

Mean commute

29 min

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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Nearby cities in California

How Dana Point, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Dana Point, CA 30-Day Change Properties
Los Angeles, CA $3,132 -25% +1.2% 51
San Diego, CA $3,536 -15% +0.6% 35
Anaheim, CA $2,813 -32% -0.3% 33
Riverside, CA $2,498 -40% -2.2% 26
EL Cajon, CA $2,244 -46% -0.3% 24
Sacramento, CA $2,283 -45% +0.8% 24

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Dana Point, CA?

The average rent in Dana Point, CA is $4,164 per month, based on 35 units across 4 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the median rent in Dana Point, CA?

The median asking rent in Dana Point, CA is $3,883 per month, computed from 35 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $4,164/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Dana Point, CA?

The lowest available rent in Dana Point, CA starts at $2,831 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Dana Point, CA?

1-bedroom apartments in Dana Point, CA average $3,478/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,831/mo across 11 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Dana Point, CA?

2-bedroom apartments in Dana Point, CA average $4,461/mo. Units start from $3,465/mo across 23 units currently listed.

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