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34031 Pequito Dr

Dana PointCA92629

Dana Point, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dana Point, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/15/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Dana Point, CA area range in price from $2,223 to $8,043 with an overall median price of $4,513. The three Dana Point neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Dana Hills at $2,485, Harbor at $2,463, and Lantern Village at $2,485. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dana Point Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Dana Hills$4,507$2,48541
Harbor$4,507$2,46386
Lantern Village$4,507$2,48536
Monarch Point$4,507$2,22395
Three Arch Bay$4,507$2,22395
Del Obispo$4,544$2,50056

Cheapest Available Dana Point Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dana Point, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Pacific Pointe Apartments in the Sabella at Talega neighborhood priced from $2,450. The Villas at Monarch Beach in the Laguna Niguel East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,485. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dana Point apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific Pointe ApartmentsPlan A11BR,1BA$2,450
The Villas at Monarch BeachOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,485
24831 La Paz Ave.2x22BR,2BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dana Point, CA

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dana Point area is the $2.54 price per square foot 22A Model at Elan Overlook Laguna Apartments in the in the Bluebird Canyon neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Dana Point apartment is the 34141 La Serena Dr Model at 34141 La Serena Dr, Unit A starting at $4,400 with a $4.19 price per square foot in the Laguna Niguel South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dana Point apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elan Overlook Laguna Apartments22A2BR,2BA$2.54
34141 La Serena Dr, Unit A34141 La Serena Dr2BR,2BA$4.19
Niguel Summit Condominium RentalsTownhome 2 Luxury2BR,1.5BA$3.07
24831 La Paz Ave.2x22BR,2BA$2.77
Harbor PointePlan A1BR,1BA$3.38
The Villas at Monarch BeachOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.45
Pacific Pointe ApartmentsPlan A11BR,1BA$3.55
MareaPlan A11BR,1BA$4.19
The PalmerPlan A21BR,1BA$4.26
Seabrook at Bear BrandPlan 1A1BR,1BA$5.01

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dana Point

What type of rentals are currently available in Dana Point?

There are currently 338 Apartments for Rent in Dana Point, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,150 to $8,043. There are also 72 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dana Point ranging from $1,450 to $90,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dana Point?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dana Point ranges from $1,450 to $90,000 with an average monthly rent of $15,144.

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