The Gardens
403 Holly Ln,
Dothan, AL 36301
$925 - $1,275
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Dothan, AL
What is the average rent in Dothan, AL?
$923/month
Average Rent
643 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of September 2025, the average rent in Dothan, AL is $923 per month. This is 44% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/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, $923 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $976 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,108 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Dothan, AL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $11 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 Dothan, AL
Last Updated September 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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Rent Range
10%
Below $700/month
52%
$700 - $1,000/month
35%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
3%
$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, Bermuda Heights and Brentwood" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dothan.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dothan?
Based on current rent prices, Brentwood and Bermuda Heights" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dothan.
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Which Dothan neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Dothan with the most apartments available are Bermuda Heights and Brentwood" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dothan, AL?
Because the average rent in Dothan is $923, you’ll want to make about $3,076 per month or $36,912 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 13.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Dothan is 33.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,108. You can expect to pay 3.3% less for groceries, 20.5% less for utilities, and 9.9% 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 September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.