Cheap Homes for Rent in Dana Point, CA from $1,300 (6 Rentals)

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34031 Pequito Dr

Dana PointCA92629

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Dana Point, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dana Point, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/03/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Dana Point, CA area range in price from $1,350 to $90,000 with an overall median price of $35,166. The three Dana Point neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Dana Hills at $2,400, Del Obispo at $1,350, and Monarch Point at $1,350. 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$16,500$2,40018
Del Obispo$16,500$1,35022
Monarch Point$29,000$1,35066
Three Arch Bay$29,000$1,35066
Harbor$60,000$2,40040
Lantern Village$60,000$2,40018

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 $2,310. 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 $2,329. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dana Point apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific Pointe ApartmentsPlan A11BR,1BA$2,310
The Villas at Monarch BeachOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,329
Seabrook at Bear BrandPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,539

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dana Point, CA

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dana Point area is the $3.53 price per square foot Furnished 3 bed 3 bath Model at Dana Point Oasis in the in the Coastline neighborhood starting from $6,000. The second greatest value Dana Point apartment is the 22A Model at Elan Overlook Laguna Apartments starting at $3,095 with a $2.46 price per square foot in the Bluebird Canyon 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.
Dana Point OasisFurnished 3 bed 3 bath3BR,3BA$3.53
Elan Overlook Laguna Apartments22A2BR,2BA$2.46
Pacific Pointe ApartmentsPlan B12BR,2BA$3.61
Harbor PointePlan A1BR,1BA$3.32
Niguel Summit Condominium RentalsResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.59
The Villas at Monarch BeachOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.23
MareaPlan A11BR,1BA$4.13
The PalmerPlan A21BR,1BA$4.26
Everleigh San Clemente 55+ Apartment Homes1x1A1BR,1BA$5.35
Seabrook at Bear BrandPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.74

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dana Point

What type of rentals are currently available in Dana Point?

There are currently 332 Apartments for Rent in Dana Point, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,310 to $8,125. There are also 86 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dana Point ranging from $1,350 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 $1,350 to $90,000 with an average monthly rent of $14,448.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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