Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
Dothan, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Dothan rent stands today
Dothan, AL rent rose 3.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,350/month. Renters today are paying $213 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent remains essentially flat. The city offers 131 total rentals, mostly houses, providing a broad selection for renters.
Compared to national trends
Dothan is 29.0% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, marking it as a more accessible market for renters seeking value. This affordability positions Dothan as a lower-cost option compared to pricier metros.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Dothan run around $2,500/month, 1-bedrooms around $625/month, and 2-bedrooms around $925/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,375/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,798/month. These figures reflect the range of rents by bedroom size across the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Dothan
$1,349/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Dothan is $1,349 per month as of September 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dothan
131
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Dothan rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Dothan, AL
Average rent prices in Dothan have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $905, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Dothan run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,500 |  2% | 23% | |
1 bedroom | $625 | No Change | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $925 | 3% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,375 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $1,797 | 8% | 2% |
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 | $905 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,100 | 55% | - | |
Houses | $1,500 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,135 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
23%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$625
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,797
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
2%
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
$905
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
55%
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,135
Last 30 days
No Change
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
29%lower than the national median
34%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dothan, AL is 8% higher than the median rent in Ashford, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,250
$1,400
$862
7%$1,462
10%$1,400
$925
5%$1,395
13%$734
20%$1,447
41%$1,650
5%$1,200
4%$1,350
31%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
806 Mobile St ## 2, Dothan, AL 36301
2 beds
1 bath
$625
House for rent
37m ago
House for rent in Dothan
128 Parish St, Dothan, AL 36301
2 beds
1 bath
$749
$699
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
Pickett Apartments, Dothan, AL 36303
2 beds
1 bath
$700–$720
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dothan
Pickett ApartmentsNumber 7247 State Street #7, Dothan, AL 36303
2 beds
1 bath
$710
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 19
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
204 Luds Way, Dothan, AL 36303
Studio
0 baths
$12,500
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
37m ago
House for rent in Dothan
128 Parish St, Dothan, AL 36301
2 beds
1 bath
$749
$699
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Dothan
1140 Fountain St #A, Dothan, AL 36303
4 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
House for rent in Dothan
3 beds
2 baths
$2,025
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dothan
2415 Stonewood Dr, Dothan, AL 36301
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
House for rent
Available Sep 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dothan
1600 Woodland Dr, Dothan, AL 36301
3 beds
2 baths
$1,300
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Dothan
104 Vermont Ct #1, Dothan, AL 36305
3 beds
2 baths
$1,240
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dothan
2003 Rock Spring Rd #1, Dothan, AL 36303
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
Available Sep 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dothan
1000 E Lafayette St, Dothan, AL 36301
3 beds
2 baths
$1,300
House for rent
Available Sep 12
37m ago
House for rent in Dothan
128 Parish St, Dothan, AL 36301
2 beds
1 bath
$749
$699
Price drop
House for rent
16h ago
House for rent in Dothan
317 Young America Dr, Dothan, AL 36303
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Pickett Apartments, Dothan, AL 36303
2 beds
1 bath
$700–$720
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Dothan
418 S Pontiac Ave, Dothan, AL 36301
4 beds
2 baths
$1,349
House for rent
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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 $1,349 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dothan?
Average rent prices in Dothan have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Dothan rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Dothan is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 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 $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Dothan?
March offers the lowest rents in Dothan, with prices running approximately 22% lower than the peak month of August.
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).