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Merry Acres

1802 Dawson Rd, Albany, GA 31707 - Dougherty County

House

3 beds

2 baths

1,594 sqft

About 1802 Dawson Rd

Brick 3 brm, 2 ba house with stove and refrigerator, hardwood floors in living and dining, ceramic tile kitchen and baths. Master bath has tiled shower. Screen porch, double carport, double carport. Rent includes pest control. No pet policy. Free application.

47 days on RentalSource

RentalSource last checked: 5 days ago · Listing updated: October 5, 2026

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Property Summary

Property Type:	House
Rental Fee:	$1,700
Bedrooms:	3 beds
Bathrooms:	2 baths
Size:	1,594 sqft

Pets:	No
Laundry:	Inquire
Parking:	Yes
Available:	Inquire
ID:	84384219

Amenities

Parking
Balcony/Patio
Hardwood Floors
Refrigerator

Additional Details

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house at Merry Acres, 1802 Dawson Rd, in Albany, GA 31707 rents for $1,700 a month. It has 1,594 square feet. Merry Acres was advertised on September 14, 2026.

How the Rent Compares

At $1,700 a month, this house is well above the typical rent for 3-bedroom houses and townhouses in Albany (about $1,040).

From 29 three-bedroom houses and townhouses listed in Albany on RentalSource in October 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.

$1,040Typical rent for 3-bedroom houses and townhouses in Albany

$780–$1,350Middle half of their rents

36 daysAverage time they have been listed

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