City Report · GA

Dallas

Pop. 14,714·19th most expensive in Georgia·Dallas rents are up 5.8% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,147/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.8%
Month-over-Month
+2.3%
vs US Median
+$182
Rising (Monthly)
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Dallas · $2,147
More expensive than 67% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
70/100
Good value
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Rents are 10% below what Dallas's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,147/mo
Expected by trend
$2,392/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,510
1 BR
$1,570
2 BR
$1,735
3 BR
$2,090
4 BR+
$2,515
Research median
$1,735/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,764/yr
At $2,147/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.8% YoY, +2.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Dallas, GA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,714
Median income
$75,545
Median age
34
Renters
42.4%
Age distribution
26%
25.3%
28.5%
Under 1826%
18–3425.3%
35–5428.5%
55–649.4%
65+10.9%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
41.8%
41.2%
14.7%
White41.8%
Black41.2%
Hispanic14.7%
Asian1%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
33.7%
34.6%
23.4%
No HS diploma8.3%
HS diploma33.7%
Some college34.6%
Bachelor's+23.4%
Housing tenure
57.6%
42.4%
Owner57.6%
Renter42.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Dallas, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,667 → $2,147
up 28.8%
Income
$50,245 → $75,545
up 50.4%
Population
13,704 → 14,714
up 7.4%
Renter share
54.5% → 42.4%
-12.1 pts
Bachelor's+
16.9% → 23.4%
+6.5 pts
Median age
32.9 → 34
+1.1 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Dallas, GA has shifted from $1,667 to $2,147, up 28.8% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $50,245 in 2021 to $75,545 more recently. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show Dallas, GA adding about 1,010 residents over the five-year window, up 7.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 54.5% to 42.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 16.9% to 23.4% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Dallas, GA market of 2021.

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Dallas rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Dallas. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Dallas, GA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Dallas is $2,147/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,510/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,735/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,570/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,090/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($75,545/yr), Dallas ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Dallas an affordable city for renters?

Dallas is considered moderate for renters. At $2,147/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($75,545/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Dallas slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Dallas?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,147/mo in Dallas. The local median household income is $75,545/yr, meaning the typical Dallas household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Dallas?

Rent in Dallas has increased 5.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Dallas neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Dallas are 30157 ($2,043/mo), and 30132 ($2,270/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Dallas is $2,147/mo.

How does Dallas rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Dallas is one of the pricier cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #19 out of 135 tracked cities at $2,147/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Dallas?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Dallas ($2,147/mo): Emerson ($1,616/mo), Rockmart ($1,800/mo), Temple ($1,848/mo).

What percentage of Dallas residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.4% of Dallas households are renters, while 57.6% are owner-occupied. Dallas leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Dallas rent compare to the national average?

Dallas's median rent of $2,147/mo is $182 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #19 out of 135 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,147/mo, rent takes ~34% of Dallas's median household income ($75,545/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Dallas 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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