Last updated on July 13, 2026

Average rent in
Dalton, GA

Median rent

Median rent in Dalton

$1,350/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dalton is $1,350 per month as of July 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dalton

45

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dalton rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,159, whereas a house costs $1,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Dalton run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,159.

Listings

Studio

$975

No Change

1%

1 bedroom

$900

No Change

9%

2 bedroom

$1,274

2%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,775

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$1,999

22%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$975

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,274

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,999

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

10%

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 by31%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by26%

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 & ServicesNo difference
Groceries2% lower
Health1% higher
Housing27% lower
Transportation13% lower
Utilities13% lower

Discover rentals in Dalton, GA

Stone Brooke Apartments Homes - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Stone Brooke Apartments Homes

1912 Heathcliff Dr, Dalton, GA 30720

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$950–$1,470

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

The Raintree Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.4

Very good

The Raintree Apartments

2200 Raintree Way, Dalton, GA 30720

2 beds

1 bath

$1,075–$1,200

Apartment for rent

West Crawford Street Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

West Crawford Street Apartments

914 & 916 West Crawford Street, Dalton, GA 30720

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Apartment 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 July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dalton?

Average rent prices in Dalton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Dalton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dalton is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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?

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).

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