Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Monarch Point Neighborhood of Dana Point, CA from $1,800 (14 Rentals)

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33741 Olinda Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

33741 Olinda Dr

33741 Olinda DrDana Point, CA 92629
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24241 Santa Clara Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

24241 Santa Clara Ave

24241 Santa Clara AveDana Point, CA 92629

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Monarch Point, Dana Point, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Monarch Point Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Monarch Point area of Dana Point, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Seaside at Laguna Heights priced from $2,520. Hidden Hills Condominium Rentals has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,561. Here are the most affordable Monarch Point apartments for rent in Dana Point, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seaside at Laguna HeightsSeaside Plan 1A1BR,1BA$2,520
Hidden Hills Condominium RentalsResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$2,561
55+ FountainGlen Laguna NiguelMission1BR,1BA$2,616
Seabrook at Bear BrandPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,651
The Villas at Monarch BeachTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2,699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monarch Point, CA

As of October 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Monarch Point area is the $4.06 price per square foot C3 Model at Prado West in the in the Laguna Niguel South neighborhood starting from $6,021. The second greatest value Monarch Point apartment is the Plan D - AVAILABLE. Upstairs unit. Model at Laguna Serrano starting at $3,075 with a $3.04 price per square foot in the Highland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Monarch Point apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prado WestC33BR,3BA$4.06
Laguna SerranoPlan D - AVAILABLE. Upstairs unit.2BR,2BA$3.04
The Vista at Laguna2 Bed 2 Bath Plan B2BR,2BA$2.94
Niguel Summit Condominium RentalsTownhome 3 Luxury2BR,2BA$3.32
The Villas at Monarch BeachTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.98
Pointe Niguel ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$3.47
Harbor PointePlan A1BR,1BA$3.62
Hidden Hills Condominium RentalsResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.52
MareaPlan A11BR,1BA$4.19
Seaside at Laguna HeightsSeaside Plan 1A1BR,1BA$4.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Monarch Point Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Monarch Point?

The cheapest apartment in Monarch Point is Seaside at Laguna Heights which is listed at $2,512, while the average apartment in Monarch Point costs $5,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Monarch Point?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Monarch Point that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Monarch Point?

Cheap apartments in Monarch Point have an average cost of $203 which is $5,047 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Monarch Point.

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