Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
Dawsonville, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Dawsonville, GA rent slipped 4.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,999/month. Renters today are paying $115 less per month on average than last year as the market cools from its peak in mid-2025.

  • Dawsonville runs 5.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, reflecting a moderately priced market dominated by houses, which make up 94.6% of total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    In Dawsonville, 1-bedrooms rent for about $1,462/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,749/month, 3-bedrooms near $1,949/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,350/month. The range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Dawsonville

$1,999/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dawsonville is $1,999 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $99 more per month.

$1.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dawsonville

72

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dawsonville rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Dawsonville, GA

Average rent prices in Dawsonville have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 Dawsonville, GA

Rent prices in Dawsonville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dawsonville is $1,587, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Dawsonville run $1,510 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,715.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,462

1%

19%

2 bedroom

$1,749

3%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,949

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,350

1%

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,462

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,749

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,949

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

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

Compare median rent prices in Dawsonville and Ball Ground by all bedroom counts and property types.

Dawsonville

Median rent price$1,999
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,949
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dawsonville, GA is 3% higher than the median rent in Ball Ground, GA.

Discover rentals in Dawsonville, GA

2d ago

7.7

Very good

108 Greenfield Dr

108 Greenfield Dr, Dawsonville, GA 30534

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

The Cottages at Riley Place Townhomes For Rent - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
New construction

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

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The Cottages at Riley Place Townhomes For Rent

52 Mallory Drive, Dawsonville, GA 30534

2–4 beds

2 baths

$1,719–$2,179

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24 Berryville Dr - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Dawsonville

Residential Lease, Dawsonville, GA

24 Berryville Dr, Dawsonville, GA 30534

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,800

Price dropped $275
219 Heard Dr - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

House for rent in Dawsonville

3 beds

2 baths

$1,815

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Dawsonville, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Dawsonville rental market.

How much is rent in Dawsonville?

The average rent in Dawsonville is $1,999 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dawsonville?

Average rent prices in Dawsonville have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Dawsonville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dawsonville is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $99 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Dawsonville?

To comfortably afford rent in Dawsonville, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

October offers the best rental rates in Dawsonville, with rents running about 9% lower than July, 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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