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Last updated on September 7, 2026
Average rent in
Dobson, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 7, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Dobson
$1,050/mo
The average rent in Dobson is $1,050 per month as of September 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dobson
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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.
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 $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Dobson run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $875 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,000 |  6% | - | |
3 bedroom | $1,400 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $1,450 | No Change | - |
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 | No Change | |
Condos | $1,425 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,400 |  2% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$875
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
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
Condos
Average rent
$1,425
Houses
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
2%
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
45%lower than the national median
36%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dobson, NC is 14% lower than the median rent in Belews Creek, NC.
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3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dobson
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dobson
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,750
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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 $1,050 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dobson?
Average rent prices in Dobson have remained the same over the last month.
How does Dobson rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Dobson is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 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 $42,000/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).