Last updated on October 13, 2026

Average rent in
Dalton, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Dalton rent stands today

    Dalton, GA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,350/month. The market is holding steady near its recent peak, with renters paying about the same as last year on average.

  • Dalton sits 28.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters in a smaller market with 56 total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Dalton rent for $975/month, 1-bedrooms for $900/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,300/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,475/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,350/month. This range reflects the variety of options available across bedroom sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The Studio bedroom segment in Dalton has risen by 22.0% year over year, contrasting with the overall flat citywide rent trend. This increase shows a specific shift in smaller unit demand within the market.

Median rent

Median rent in Dalton

$1,350/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Dalton is $1,350 per month as of October 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.

$1.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dalton

56

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dalton rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Dalton run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.

Listings

Studio

$975

No Change

22%

1 bedroom

$900

3%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,300

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$1,475

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,350

8%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$975

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

7%

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

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,453
decreased by24%

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.

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 & Services1% higher
Groceries2% lower
Health1% lower
Housing27% lower
Transportation15% lower
Utilities13% lower

Discover rentals in Dalton, GA

206 Oakstone Way Nw - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Dalton

2 Bedrooms 2 Bath Mobile Home

206 Oakstone Way Nw, Dalton, GA 30721

2 beds

2 baths

$800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Arbordale Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Arbordale Apartment Homes

804 N Tibbs Rd, Dalton, GA 30720

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$975–$1,275

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3943 Tom Manis Rd Ne #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dalton

3943 Tom Manis Road Northeast - B

3943 Tom Manis Rd Ne #B, Dalton, GA 30721

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Price dropped $55Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Red Quill Way - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

Apartment for rent in Dalton

Red Quill Way

Red Quill Way, Dalton, GA 30721

2 beds

1 bath

$1,049

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,350 per month as of October 10, 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 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 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 $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Dalton?

May offers the lowest rents in Dalton with approximately 7.5% savings compared to August, which sees the highest prices of the year.

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).

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