Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 28, 2026
Average rent in
Dalton, GA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Dalton
$1,300/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Dalton is $1,300 per month as of May 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dalton
37
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Dalton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Dalton, GA
Average rent prices in Dalton have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Dalton, GA
Rent prices in Dalton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dalton is $1,092, whereas a house costs $1,622. 1-bedroom apartments in Dalton run $899 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,099.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $912 |  2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,262 | 4% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,750 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,750 | 26% | 26% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Dalton, GA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,092 |  3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,400 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,622 | No Change | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$912
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,262
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
26%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Dalton, GA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,092
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,622
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Dalton, GA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Dalton, GA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Dalton and Chattanooga by all bedroom counts and property types.
Dalton
33%lower than the national median
28%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dalton, GA is 7% lower than the median rent in Chattanooga, TN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,400
6%$1,199
5%$1,399
4%$1,995
5%$1,167
1%$1,297
10%$1,099
25%$1,650
$1,550
2%$1,300
29%$1,295
20%$1,450
26%Cost of living in Dalton, GA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 4% lower |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 9% lower |
| Housing | 30% lower |
| Transportation | 11% lower |
| Utilities | 14% lower |
Discover rentals in Dalton, GA
1d ago
804 N Tibbs Rd, Dalton, GA 30720
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$975–$1,275
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1219 W Emery St, Dalton, GA 30720
1–2 beds
1 bath
$999–$1,149
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Dalton
235 Buford Ridley Rd Se #O, Dalton, GA 30721
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
2200 Raintree Way, Dalton, GA 30720
2 beds
1 bath
$1,075
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dalton
3 beds
3 baths
$2,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dalton
143 Andros Dr, Dalton, GA 30721
2 beds
0 baths
$1,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Dalton
2 beds
2 baths
$1,649
Condo for rent
Available May 13
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Dalton
411 N Thornton Ave #2, Dalton, GA 30720
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,550
House for rent
Available Jun 1
1h ago
1219 W Emery St, Dalton, GA 30720
1–2 beds
1 bath
$999–$1,149
Apartment for rent
14h ago
1912 Heathcliff Dr, Dalton, GA 30720
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$925–$1,470
Apartment for rent
12h ago
1418 Burgess Dr, Dalton, GA 30721
1–2 beds
1 bath
$899–$999
Apartment for rent
1d ago
804 N Tibbs Rd, Dalton, GA 30720
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$975–$1,275
Apartment for rent
1d ago
914 & 916 West Crawford Street, Dalton, GA 30720
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dalton
1608 Riverbend Rd #B, Dalton, GA 30721
2 beds
0 baths
$1,350
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dalton
402 Coahulla Creek Dr, Dalton, GA 30721
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available Jun 30
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dalton
2221 Cave Hollow Rd Ne, Dalton, GA 30721
2 beds
0 baths
$1,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
1912 Heathcliff Dr, Dalton, GA 30720
3 beds
2 baths
$1,399–$1,470
Apartment for rent
1d ago
914 & 916 West Crawford Street, Dalton, GA 30720
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
1d ago
804 N Tibbs Rd, Dalton, GA 30720
3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,275
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Dalton
1417 Bay Dr, Dalton, GA 30721
3 beds
0 baths
$1,500
$1,350
Price drop
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Dalton, GA
Quick answers to common questions about the Dalton rental market.
How much is rent in Dalton?
The average rent in Dalton is $1,300 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dalton?
Average rent prices in Dalton have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Dalton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Dalton is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Dalton?
To comfortably afford rent in Dalton, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Dalton?
Dalton's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $970 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,200 monthly. One-bedroom rents remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, while two-bedroom apartments increased 1.7%.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).