Last updated on August 28, 2026

Average rent in
Dalton, GA

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 August 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $575 less per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dalton

42

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dalton rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 $1,110, whereas a house costs $1,875. 1-bedroom apartments in Dalton run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.

Listings

1 bedroom

$850

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,299

2%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,800

2%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,245

4%

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,299

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,245

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

23%

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 by30%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,433
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dalton, GA is 6% 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 & ServicesNo difference
Groceries2% lower
Health1% higher
Housing27% lower
Transportation13% lower
Utilities13% lower

Discover rentals in Dalton, GA

1d ago

7.9

Very good

Ridgecrest Apartments

900 Vernon Ave, Dalton, GA 30720

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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

Apartment for rent

235 Buford Ridley Rd Se #O - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Dalton

Dalton, GA | 2 Bed/2 Bath | $1000/mo

235 Buford Ridley Rd Se #O, Dalton, GA 30721

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Condo for rent

Available Aug 1

411 Cattleman Drive Northeast - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Dalton

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 $1,350 per month as of August 22, 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 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $575 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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