What is the average apartment size in Dalton?

The average size for a Dalton, GA apartment is 908 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Dalton?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Dalton is $1,251 per month, a 0.64% decrease from last year’s average of $1,259.

What is the average apartment size in Dalton?

The typical apartment in Dalton offers about 908 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Dalton, GA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Dalton?

The typical rent budget in Dalton ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 60% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Dalton?

In Dalton, 46% of households rent while 54% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Dalton is $1,251, a 0.64% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,259.

One-bedroom apartments provide 713 square feet for $1,178, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,271 offer 1,036 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,319 sq ft) for $1,528, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Dalton, GA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,251	908 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,178	713 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,271	1,036 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,528	1,319 sq. ft.

Dalton, GA rent trends

Rental prices in Dalton, GA have decreased by 0.64% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,259 to $1,251.

What's the typical rent budget in Dalton, GA?

The largest share of rentals in Dalton, GA (60%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Dalton, GA?

5,441 or 46% of the households in Dalton, GA are renter-occupied while 6,321 or 54% are owner-occupied.

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How Dalton Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Dalton	$1,251
Atlanta	$1,779
Savannah	$1,758
Augusta	$1,222
Marietta	$1,622
Lawrenceville	$1,670
Columbus	$1,220
Sandy Springs	$1,679
Macon	$1,171
Stone Mountain	$1,294
Duluth	$1,665
Chattanooga, TN	$1,469
Cleveland, TN	$1,343
Ringgold, GA	$1,473
Fort Oglethorpe, GA	$1,131
Red Bank, TN	$1,345
Rossville, GA	$1,659
East Ridge, TN	$1,142

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Dalton apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.