Rent in Dalton, MA
Across Dalton's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,304 a month, with figures from $844–$1,763. The highest typical rent is in 01227 ($1,763) and the lowest in 01226 ($844). 1 ZIP has ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Berkshire County pay about 1.32% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,329 | $1,329 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $1,101 | $853–$1,348 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,304 | $844–$1,763 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $2,267 | $2,125–$2,409 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $2,947 | $2,947 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Dalton ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Dalton, MA?
- About $1,304 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $844–$1,763. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Dalton, MA?
- About $1,101 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $853–$1,348. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Dalton, MA?
- About $2,267 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $2,125–$2,409. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Dalton, MA?
- About $1,329 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,329. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Dalton, MA?
- About $2,947 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $2,947. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Dalton ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 01227 has the highest typical rent at $1,763 a month, and 01226 the lowest at $844.
- What is the property tax rate in Dalton, MA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Berkshire County pay a typical 1.32% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Dalton rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).