Average Rent in Dothan, AL↓ Rents falling 0.9% YoY

Dothan, AL has rental prices ranging from $718/month to $1,384/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $722/month — 48% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $56,772/year, spending $722/month on a 1-bedroom represents 15% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Dothan Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $896/month, Dothan ranks #20 most expensive of the 58 cities tracked in Alabama — more affordable than 77% of all US cities in our data.

The Dothan Rental Market

The Dothan, AL area has a population of about 151,804 and 32% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Dothan, AL have fallen by $8/month (0.9%) over the past year, from $904 to $896. Rents have remained relatively stable year over year, indicating a balanced rental market in the area.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Dothan, AL without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $28,880. The local median household income of $56,772 exceeds that threshold by $27,892, making Dothan relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Rent vs. Buy

The median home value in Dothan, AL is $208,403, giving a price-to-rent ratio of 19.4. With a break-even horizon of approximately 19 years, renting is likely the more financially prudent option for most residents unless they plan to stay long-term.

Neighborhoods

Home values — and by extension rent levels — vary significantly across Dothan's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are East Highlands ($38,818 median home value), Pine Street/Stough ($55,081 median home value), Headland ($69,127 median home value). Rental prices typically follow home value patterns, with premium neighborhoods commanding higher rents than outer areas. Renters on a tighter budget may find better value in less central neighborhoods or in adjacent metros with lower overall rent levels.

Is Dothan, AL Affordable?

Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.

Rent or Buy in Dothan?

Break-even analysis and mortgage estimates based on local market data.

Living in Dothan

Cost of living, job market, crime rates, and moving cost estimates.