Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Dawson, GA

Median rent

Median rent in Dawson

$920/mo

decreased by26%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dawson is $920 per month as of July 2026. This is 52% below the national average rent, or $1,010 less per month.

$0.91

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dawson

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dawson rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Dawson, GA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Dawson, GA

Average rent prices in Dawson have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 26% 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 Dawson, GA

Rent prices in Dawson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dawson is $824, whereas a house costs $1,455. 1-bedroom apartments in Dawson run $650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.

Listings

Studio

$600

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$775

1%

-

2 bedroom

$900

No Change

21%

3 bedroom

$1,295

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,485

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$600

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,485

The table above reflects average rent prices in Dawson, 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 Dawson, GA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Dawson and Abbeville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Dawson

Median rent price$920
decreased by52%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,042
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dawson, GA is 12% lower than the median rent in Abbeville, AL.

Discover rentals in Dawson, GA

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Oak Street 432 Southeast

Oak Street 432 Southeast, Dawson, GA 39842

3 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Dawson, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Dawson rental market.

How much is rent in Dawson?

The average rent in Dawson is $920 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dawson?

Average rent prices in Dawson have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 26% since last year.

How does Dawson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dawson is 52% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,010 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Dawson?

To comfortably afford rent in Dawson, you'd need to earn approximately $37,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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