2-Bedroom Rent · July 2026

2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Dalton, GA

$1,105/mo

Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Dalton, Georgia as of July 2026. That's +27% lower than the citywide median of $1,517 and +33% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.

2-Bedroom median

$1,105

July 2026

vs city overall

-27%

$1,517 city median

vs national

-33%

$1,655 US median

Georgia rank

#16

of 134 cities

Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Dalton

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.

Annual income

$44,200

Monthly gross

$3,683

Hourly (full-time)

$21.25

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Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Georgia

#	City	2-Bedroom rent
1	Jesup	$785
2	Albany	$842
3	Emerson	$870
4	Dublin	$910
5	Ellijay	$910
6	Waycross	$940
7	Bogart	$970
8	Calhoun	$990
9	Hoschton	$1,000
10	Kingsland	$1,000
11	Springfield	$1,010
12	Milledgeville	$1,040
13	Commerce	$1,050
14	Bremen	$1,060
15	Columbus	$1,103

Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Georgia

#	City	2-Bedroom rent
1	Dacula	$2,480
2	Johns Creek	$2,360
3	Alpharetta	$2,350
4	Peachtree City	$2,320
5	Grayson	$2,180
6	Cumming	$2,143
7	Richmond Hill	$2,130
8	Powder Springs	$2,130
9	Snellville	$2,115
10	Buford	$2,115
11	Milton	$2,110
12	Lawrenceville	$2,110
13	Auburn	$2,110
14	Woodstock	$2,100
15	Atlanta	$2,048

Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Dalton.

City	Distance	2-Bedroom rent	vs Dalton
Ringgold, GA	15.6 mi	$1,310	+$205 (+19%)
Calhoun, GA	18.5 mi	$990	$-115 (-10%)
Fort Oglethorpe, GA	23.6 mi	$1,260	+$155 (+14%)
East Ridge, TN	24.7 mi	$1,430	+$325 (+29%)
Ooltewah, TN	25.5 mi	$1,870	+$765 (+69%)
Rossville, GA	25.9 mi	$1,340	+$235 (+21%)
Adairsville, GA	27.4 mi	$1,350	+$245 (+22%)
Ellijay, GA	28.7 mi	$910	$-195 (-18%)
Chattanooga, TN	29.2 mi	$1,448	+$343 (+31%)
Hixson, TN	33 mi	$1,570	+$465 (+42%)
Red Bank, TN	36.5 mi	$1,288	+$183 (+17%)
Rome, GA	38.2 mi	$1,175	+$70 (+6%)

2-Bedroom rent in Dalton — common questions

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Dalton?

As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Dalton, Georgia is $1,105 per month. This is +27% below the citywide median of $1,517.

What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Dalton?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,200 ($3,683/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.25/hour at a full-time job.

Is Dalton expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?

Dalton's 2-bedroom median of $1,105 is +33% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 12th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Dalton rank for 2-bedroom rent in Georgia?

Among the 134 cities in Georgia with 2-bedroom data, Dalton ranks #16 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Dalton?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Calhoun ($990), Ellijay ($910).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Dalton, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (July 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.