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Rental Market Trends in Dothan, AL

What is the average rent in Dothan, AL?

$926/month

Average Rent

665 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

Dothan, AL Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Dothan, AL is $926 per month. This is 44% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Dothan more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Dothan average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Dothan average $926 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Dothan average $1,018 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Dothan average $1,163 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$926/month
665 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,018/month
985 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,163/month
1,217 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,044/month
1,140 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,469/month
1,178 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Dothan, AL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $1 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Dothan, AL
Last Updated June 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Dothan, AL
Percentage*
Rent Range
6% Below $700/month
45% $700 - $1,000/month
45% $1,001 - $1,500/month
3% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dothan, AL?

Because the average rent in Dothan is $926, you’ll want to make about $3,086 per month or $37,032 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 15.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Dothan is 34.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,163. You can expect to pay 3.9% less for groceries, 22.4% less for utilities, and 11.0% less for transportation.

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Dothan, AL

396 Available Apartments for Rent

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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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Apartment Averages

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The Gardens

The Gardens

403 Holly Ln,
Dothan, AL 36301

$995 - $1,375

1-2 Beds

Magnolia Preserve

Magnolia Preserve

101 Magnolia Ridge Pl,
Dothan, AL 36303

$1,225 - $1,875

1-3 Beds

Platform Dothan

Platform Dothan

3305 Flynn Rd,
Dothan, AL 36303

$875 - $975

1 Bed

The Cottages Dothan

The Cottages Dothan

203 Front Porch Ct,
Midland City, AL 36350

$1,375 - $1,979 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

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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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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