The Dalton by Alta
501 W Waugh St,
Dalton, GA 30720
1-2 Beds | $1,389 - $1,745
Rental Market Trends in Dalton, GA
What is the average rent in Dalton, GA?
$1,180/month
Average Rent
697 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Dalton, GA is $1,180 per month. This is 24% lower than the national average rent of $1,557/month, making renting in Dalton more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Dalton, you can expect to pay about $905 per month for a studio, $1,180 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,140 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,381 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Dalton, GA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.7%, which averages out to $32 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Dalton, GA
Last Updated February 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
4%
Below $700/month
50%
$700 - $1,000/month
36%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
11%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dalton, GA?
Because the average rent in Dalton is $1,180, you’ll want to make about $3,933 per month or $47,196 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Dalton, GA is 13.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Dalton is 29.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $905 - $1,381. You can expect to pay 2.5% less for groceries, 11.4% less for utilities, and 13.8% less for transportation.
How does Dalton, GA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Dalton, GA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.