Last updated on October 27, 2026

Average rent in
Dolton, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Dolton

$2,305/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dolton is $2,305 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $405 more per month.

$2.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dolton

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dolton rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Dolton, IL

Average rent prices in Dolton have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 Dolton, IL

Rent prices in Dolton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dolton is $1,412, whereas a house costs $2,497. 1-bedroom apartments in Dolton run $1,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,345.

Listings

Studio

$1,240

-

5%

1 bedroom

$1,192

12%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,362

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$2,362

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$2,750

No Change

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,240

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,192

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,362

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,362

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Dolton, IL, 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 Dolton, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Dolton and Alsip by all bedroom counts and property types.

Dolton

Median rent price$2,305
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,835
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dolton, IL is 26% higher than the median rent in Alsip, IL.

Discover rentals in Dolton, IL

15218 Martin Luther King Jr Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dolton

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

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.
15210 Chicago Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

15210 Chicago Road

15210 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Dolton, IL 60419

2 beds

1 bath

$1,345

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.
14523 Van Buren Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

14523 Van Buren Street

14523 Van Buren St, Dolton, IL 60419

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
14500 Cottage Grove Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dolton

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

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 Dolton, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Dolton rental market.

How much is rent in Dolton?

The average rent in Dolton is $2,305 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dolton?

Average rent prices in Dolton have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Dolton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dolton is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $405 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Dolton?

To comfortably afford rent in Dolton, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/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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