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Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Dothan, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Dothan rent stands today
Dothan, AL rent rose 16.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,300/month. Renters today are paying $286 more per month on average than last year, continuing a climb from a trough of $1,050 in March 2025 toward but still below the peak of $1,500 in August 2025.
Compared to national trends
Dothan sits 33.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 119 total rentals offering a smaller but varied market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
In Dothan, studios run around $2,000/month, 1-bedrooms around $650/month, 2-bedrooms around $925/month, and 3-bedrooms around $1,350/month. Four-plus bedrooms reach $2,500/month, showing wide variation across unit sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Dothan rose by 75.4% year over year, far exceeding the citywide increase of 16.3%. This surge indicates stronger demand for larger units compared to other bedroom types.
Median rent
Median rent in Dothan
$1,300/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Dothan is $1,300 per month as of June 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dothan
119
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Dothan rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Dothan, AL
Average rent prices in Dothan have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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
Dothan, AL
Rent prices in Dothan vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dothan is $925, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Dothan run $889 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,000 | 3% | 22% | |
1 bedroom | $650 | 3% |  21% | |
2 bedroom | $925 | 1% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,350 | 2% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 9% | 101% |
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 Dothan, AL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $925 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $800 | 53% | - | |
Houses | $1,450 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,110 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
21%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
101%
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 Dothan, AL.
Apartments
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
53%
Houses
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,110
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Dothan, AL, 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 Dothan, AL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Dothan and Ashford by all bedroom counts and property types.
Dothan
33%lower than the national median
33%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dothan, AL is equal to the median rent in Ashford, AL.
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74%Cost of living in Dothan, AL
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 3% lower |
| Groceries | 4% lower |
| Health | 12% lower |
| Housing | 34% lower |
| Transportation | 11% lower |
| Utilities | 23% lower |
Discover rentals in Dothan, AL
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dothan
607 E Newton St, Dothan, AL 36303
1 bed
1 bath
$595
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Dothan
704 Langley Dr, Dothan, AL 36301
2 beds
1 bath
$649
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Dothan
711 S Range St #2, Dothan, AL 36301
2 beds
1 bath
$675
House for rent
5d+ ago
Pickett Apartments, Dothan, AL 36303
2 beds
1 bath
$700 –$725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dothan
795 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL 36303
Studio
3 baths
$19,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dothan
3476 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL 36303
Studio
0 baths
$12,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dothan
2864 Hartford Hwy, Dothan, AL 36305
Studio
0 baths
$12,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dothan
200 Medical Care Way, Dothan, AL 36303
Studio
2 baths
$11,000
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Dothan
704 Langley Dr, Dothan, AL 36301
2 beds
1 bath
$649
House for rent
5d+ ago
329 Fortson Rd, Dothan, AL 36305
3 beds
2 baths
$925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dothan
449 Butler Rd #A3, Dothan, AL 36305
3 beds
2 baths
$995
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dothan
3 beds
2 baths
$1,860
House for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Verified
Mance Newton Rd #C509, Dothan, AL 36303
3 beds
2 baths
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Verified
4010 Mance Newton Rd #A110, Dothan, AL 36303
3 beds
2 baths
$925
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Dothan
1779 Jordon Ave #3, Dothan, AL 36303
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
Available Apr 23
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Dothan
1779 Jordon Ave #4, Dothan, AL 36303
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
Available Apr 23
1d ago
House for rent in Dothan
201 Connelly St #NA, Dothan, AL 36301
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
House for rent
Available May 1
4d ago
291 Alabaster Dr, Dothan, AL 36301
2 beds
2 baths
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Pickett Apartments, Dothan, AL 36303
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Dothan
201 Autumn Ridge Dr #1, Dothan, AL 36305
2 beds
2 baths
$850
House for rent
Available Aug 1
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Frequently asked questions for Dothan, AL
Quick answers to common questions about the Dothan rental market.
How much is rent in Dothan?
The average rent in Dothan is $1,300 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dothan?
Average rent prices in Dothan have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.
How does Dothan rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Dothan is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Dothan?
To comfortably afford rent in Dothan, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Dothan?
Dothan's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $910 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $980 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments experienced a 2.7% increase from the previous year, while one-bedroom rents declined 3.6% annually.
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).