Last updated on July 28, 2026

Average rent in
Dolton, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Dolton

$2,155/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dolton is $2,155 per month as of July 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $225 more per month.

$3.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dolton

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dolton rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 decreased by 20% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,400, whereas a house costs $2,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Dolton run $1,125 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,370.

Listings

Studio

$1,700

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,195

4%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,437

5%

15%

3 bedroom

$2,300

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,650

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,700

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,437

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

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$2,155
increased by12%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dolton, IL is 27% higher than the median rent in Alsip, IL.

Discover rentals in Dolton, IL

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

15206 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive

15206 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Dolton, IL 60419

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

14538 S Cottage Grove - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.5

Excellent

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14538 S Cottage Grove

14538 Cottage Grove Ave, Dolton, IL 60419

2 beds

1 bath

$1,190

Apartment for rent

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15020 Woodlawn Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Dolton

SINGLE_FAMILY - Dolton, IL

15020 Woodlawn Ave, Dolton, IL 60419

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

House for rent

15324 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr #3D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dolton

$1,350 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Dolton With Great Amenities

15324 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr #3D, Dolton, IL 60419

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

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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 $2,155 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dolton?

Average rent prices in Dolton have decreased by 20% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Dolton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dolton is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $225 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 $86,000/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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