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Last updated on July 24, 2026
Average rent in
Dobson, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 24, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Dobson
$1,399/mo
96%vs previous year
The average rent in Dobson is $1,399 per month as of July 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $546 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dobson
9
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Dobson rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Dobson, NC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Dobson, NC
Average rent prices in Dobson have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 96% 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
Dobson, NC
Rent prices in Dobson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dobson is $995, whereas a house costs $1,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Dobson run $810 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $650 | No Change | 23% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | 6% | 36% | |
3 bedroom | $1,400 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $1,600 | - | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Dobson, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $995 | No Change | 53% | |
Houses | $1,350 | 14% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$650
Last year
23%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
36%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Dobson, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$995
Last year
53%
Houses
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
14%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Dobson, NC, 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 Dobson, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Dobson and Belews Creek by all bedroom counts and property types.
Dobson
28%lower than the national median
21%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dobson, NC is 9% lower than the median rent in Belews Creek, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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10%$1,250
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1d ago
House for rent in Dobson
601 Gillespie St #NA, Dobson, NC 27017
4 beds
3 baths
$1,950
House for rent
Available Aug 15
1d ago
House for rent in Dobson
601 Gillespie St #NA, Dobson, NC 27017
4 beds
3 baths
$1,950
House for rent
Available Aug 15
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Frequently asked questions for Dobson, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Dobson rental market.
How much is rent in Dobson?
The average rent in Dobson is $1,399 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dobson?
Average rent prices in Dobson have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 96% since last year.
How does Dobson rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Dobson is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $546 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Dobson?
To comfortably afford rent in Dobson, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/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).