The Gardens
403 Holly Ln,
Dothan, AL 36301
$925 - $1,350
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Dothan, AL
What is the average rent in Dothan, AL?
$915/month
Average Rent
646 Sq Ft
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Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Dothan, AL is $915 per month. This is 44% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Dothan more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Dothan, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $915 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,001 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,146 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Dothan, AL?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0%, which averages out to $0 less 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 Dothan, AL
Last Updated January 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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7%
Below $700/month
53%
$700 - $1,000/month
33%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
7%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dothan?
Based on current rent prices, Edinburgh in the Highlands is the most affordable neighborhood in Dothan.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dothan?
Based on current rent prices, Edinburgh in the Highlands is the most expensive neighborhood in Dothan.
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Which Dothan neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Dothan with the most apartments available is Edinburgh in the Highlands .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dothan, AL?
Because the average rent in Dothan is $915, you’ll want to make about $3,050 per month or $36,600 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 Dothan, AL is 13.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Dothan is 33.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,146. You can expect to pay 3.5% less for groceries, 22.2% less for utilities, and 10.6% less for transportation.
How does Dothan, AL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Dothan, AL 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
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.