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14 Los Cabos
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeService · Dar Schundler · 3392252567
Dana Point Rentals
Dana Point is a coastal market with several very different settings, so the home type, size, exact location, parking and everyday routes matter far more than one citywide rent figure.
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26922 Calle Dolores
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24562 Polaris
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25716 Harbor Point Dr. #178
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33692 Blue Lantern #B
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34264 Camino Capistrano
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Current rental market
Current rental market
A current look at availability, housing types and bedroom choices.
Current rental snapshot
What the current MLS rentals in Dana Point look like right now. These are today's figures only — not a trend, a forecast or a market score.
135
$7,000
$4.58
53 days
Housing choices
Here is what is available to rent in Dana Point right now, by property type. Details such as pets, lease terms, outdoor space, accessibility and community access can vary by property, so confirm them in the individual listing.
- Single-family home67
- Condo43
- Townhouse14
- Apartment5
- Duplex2
- Other rental2
- Fourplex/Quadruplex1
- Triplex1
Current bedroom distribution
How today’s rentals are spread across bedroom counts.
- 0–1 Bedrooms11
- 2 Bedrooms46
- 3 Bedrooms52
- 4+ Bedrooms26
We do not group asking rents into price ranges. A single set of ranges would not fit every South Orange County market, so each market is shown on its own terms.
Market brief
What makes this market different?
Dana Point is not one uniform rental market. Decide on the home type and bedroom count first, then compare exactly where the home sits, its parking, its condition, how you would actually get around, and anything the community allows a tenant to use. Citywide averages are only a starting point.
Current rentals include houses, condos, townhomes and smaller multifamily homes, spread across older beach-area housing, planned communities, resort-oriented neighborhoods and newer infill.
What renters get here
- A wide choice of houses, condos, townhomes and smaller multifamily homes
- Very different coastal, harbor, hillside and inland settings inside one city
- Bedroom count, which changes what you are really comparing
- Managed apartments as a separate option for some renters
What to watch for
- High-end coastal rentals pull the citywide average upward, so use it carefully
- Beach, gate, club and amenity access depends on the exact property and must be confirmed
- Furnished, seasonal and lease-length details are not reliable in the listing data - confirm them directly
- Harbor construction, parking conditions and school assignments change, so check current official sources
Market brief last verified September 18, 2026.
Market Structure
Dana Point rentals are more than just houses and condos
Current listings include houses, condos, townhomes and smaller multifamily homes. Start with the home type and bedroom count you need rather than one citywide rent figure.
- Houses and condos are the largest groups right now
- Townhomes and smaller multifamily homes also appear
- Home types are shown exactly as the listing office files them
Updated September 18, 2026 · Based on current CRMLS rental listings
Market Structure
One city name covers several very different coastal, harbor, hillside and inland settings
Local research groups Dana Point into Monarch Beach, the Dana Point Headlands, Lantern Village, Dana Hills, Del Obispo/Doheny and Capistrano Beach. They differ in housing, elevation, access and feel.
- Use these six areas to get your bearings, not as six separate rental pages
- A renter near the harbor is solving a different problem from one on an inland terrace or at the beach
- The street, elevation and access can matter more than the city name
Local information reviewed September 18, 2026
Market Structure
High-end coastal rentals make the citywide median easy to misread
Current asking rents include genuine high-end coastal homes well above the middle of the market. Check bedroom count and home type before treating a citywide median as your benchmark.
- A high asking rent is not a reason to dismiss a real coastal listing
- Use the bedroom selector and home types before comparing one home with the whole city
- These figures describe today, not a forecast or a target rent
Updated September 18, 2026 · Based on current CRMLS rental listings
Market Structure
Older beach housing, planned communities and newer homes sit side by side
Dana Point includes older beach-area homes, mid-century and 1970s planned housing, later resort-oriented development and newer custom or infill homes. Layout, condition, density and community rules differ accordingly.
- The same bedroom count does not mean the same floor plan or upkeep
- Older and newer homes can differ a lot in parking, stairs and outdoor space
- Community and tenant rules still need confirming for the exact property
Local information reviewed September 18, 2026
Housing
Housing choices in Dana Point
Housing Choice
Bedroom count changes what you are really comparing
The snapshot shows clearly different choice and asking-rent territory by bedroom count. Use the bedroom selector before relying on an all-rentals figure.
- The same method is used here as on the regional Rental Overview
- Very small groups are flagged or held back
- Figures recalculate from current listings rather than fixed text
Updated September 18, 2026 · Based on current CRMLS rental listings
Housing Choice
Garage and parking counts help, but parking rights still need confirming
Listings vary a lot in garage and total parking spaces. Those counts narrow a search, but assigned spaces, guest parking, street rules and vehicle storage are separate questions.
- A zero count usually means none, not missing information
- A garage space and a parking space are different
- Confirm parking in the lease and the current community rules
Updated September 18, 2026 · Based on current CRMLS rental listings
Geography
Areas and communities
We have not published separate rental pages for individual Dana Point communities yet. As we confirm reliable rental boundaries and enough useful local information for an area, we will add deeper community guides here. For now, this page covers Dana Point as a whole.
Harbor Pointe Apartment Homes
The property advertises one- and two-bedroom apartments and townhomes. Check current availability, pricing, fees and lease terms with the property.
Last checked September 18, 2026 · Check the property directly for current pricing and availability
Seabrook at Bear Brand
Shea Properties currently lists Seabrook at Bear Brand as a Dana Point apartment community. Check current availability, rents, specials and lease terms with the property.
Last checked September 18, 2026 · Check the property directly for current pricing and availability
Local context
Local context worth knowing
Apartment Competition
Managed apartments are a separate option
This page measures current MLS rental listings, not the full managed-apartment market. Harbor Pointe and Seabrook at Bear Brand are current examples that may belong in your comparison.
- Get apartment availability and pricing from the property itself
- Apartment rents and specials are not part of the MLS figures here
- These two are examples, not a complete list of Dana Point apartments
Updated September 18, 2026 · Based on current CRMLS rental listings and Shea Properties Apartment Communities — Seabrook at Bear Brand
Local Context
Harbor work is worth checking, but it is not a price prediction
Dana Point Harbor is in a multi-phase revitalization. If you are renting nearby, check current construction, access, parking and routes - but do not treat the project as a rent or value forecast.
- The project status changes over time
- Check the current phase if harbor access or parking matters to you
- No completion date or effect on prices is claimed here
Local information reviewed September 18, 2026 · Based on Dana Point Harbor Revitalization FAQs
Verification
Beach, gate, club and amenity access depends on the exact property
Dana Point has many different community and association setups. A community name describes the setting; it does not tell you what a tenant may use, what passes are needed or what fees apply.
- Confirm your rights in the lease and the current community documents
- Do not assume owner privileges pass to a tenant
- Rules, deposits, registrations and fees can change
Local information reviewed September 18, 2026 · Confirm current rules for the specific property
Getting around
Practical geography
Practical Geography
Area labels on listings do not match the local six-area picture exactly
Listings carry a smaller set of area labels than the local framework above. They are useful for research, but they are not published community boundaries here.
- Treat area and community labels on listings as clues
- A familiar name alone does not create a separate rental area
- A separate area page needs repeatable listings and real value to renters
Updated September 18, 2026 · Based on current CRMLS rental listings
Practical Geography
Beach and harbor access is about the route, not the distance on a map
Bluffs, slopes, street crossings and the coastal road network can make two homes that look equally close work very differently. Check the real route from the exact address.
- Look at slope and street crossings rather than a map radius
- Harbor, beach and freeway access are three different needs
- Road noise and the walk from parking to the door matter day to day
Local information reviewed September 18, 2026
Local rental intelligence
Local rental intelligence for Dana Point
Choose the view that fits you. It is the same local information, organized differently — nothing is hidden behind a role.
We have not published local information for this view yet.
Before you decide
Questions to ask before you decide
These stay questions on purpose. Where our sources do not settle something, we tell you what to confirm instead of guessing.
Am I comparing the same size and type of home?
Start with bedroom count and home type. Dana Point has several very different kinds of rentals, so the all-rentals median is not a substitute for a real comparison.
What to check
- Home type and bedroom count
- Current listings with the same profile
- Condition, parking and exact location
Updated September 18, 2026 · Based on current CRMLS rental listings
What is the real route from this rental to the beach, harbor, PCH or I-5?
Use the exact address. Slopes, bluffs, crossings and the street network mean distance on a map is a poor guide here.
What to check
- The actual walking or driving route
- Slope and street crossings
- Conditions at the times you actually travel
- The walk from parking to the door
Local information reviewed September 18, 2026
What parking comes with this rental?
Garage and parking counts help you compare listings, but assigned spaces, guest parking, street rules and vehicle storage still need confirming for the property.
What to check
- Spaces named in the lease
- Garage access and storage terms
- Assigned parking
- Guest and overnight parking rules
- Any community registration requirement
Updated September 18, 2026 · Based on current CRMLS rental listings · Confirm current rules for the specific property
Compare
Nearby markets worth comparing
Nearby markets renters often look at alongside this one. These are neighbors worth comparing, not a ranking, and no market is called better than another.
Laguna Niguel
Worth comparing to the north for attached or detached homes and a different balance of coast-oriented and inland suburban settings. Current listings decide whether it really fits your search.
Comparison reviewed September 18, 2026
San Clemente
Worth comparing to the south for older coastal housing, attached homes or detached houses. Compare bedroom need, home type and exact location rather than assuming the two coastal markets are alike.
Comparison reviewed September 18, 2026
San Juan Capistrano
Worth comparing inland if you would trade a direct coastal setting for different housing and routes. Current listings decide whether it fits the same search.
Comparison reviewed September 18, 2026
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Sources and verification
Source MLS: CRMLS · Information last updated Sep 21, 2026, 4:06 AM Pacific
Advertising broker: First Team Real Estate - Orange County (First Team Real Estate), CA DRE #01008773 · Displaying subscriber: Jacob Lawlor, CA DRE #01899247
This information is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Local intelligence sources
- School Locator · Capistrano Unified School District · Last verified September 18, 2026 · Next review December 18, 2026
- Dana Point Harbor Revitalization FAQs · Dana Point Harbor Partners · Last verified September 18, 2026 · Next review October 18, 2026
- Current CRMLS rental listings · South OC Rentals (CRMLS via SimplyRETS) · Last verified September 18, 2026 · Next review October 18, 2026
- Shea Properties Apartment Communities — Seabrook at Bear Brand · Shea Properties · Last verified September 18, 2026 · Next review October 18, 2026
- Harbor Pointe Apartment Homes · Harbor Pointe / SRG Residential · Last verified September 18, 2026 · Next review October 18, 2026
- South OC Rentals methodology · South OC Rentals · Last verified September 18, 2026 · Next review September 18, 2027
- Local market research · South OC Rentals · Last verified September 18, 2026 · Next review September 18, 2027
Current rental figures come from the MLS listing data above. Local information is researched separately and carries its own review date.