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Decatur, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Decatur?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Decatur Studio Apartments | $940 | $900 | $980 |
Cheap Decatur 1 Bedroom Apartments | $940 | $600 | $1,875 |
Cheap Decatur 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,095 | $775 | $1,539 |
Cheap Decatur 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,291 | $1,135 | $1,630 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Decatur, AL
Pricing Updated: 05/01/2025Current apartment rentals in the Decatur, AL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Decatur Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Decatur | $1,412 | $650 | 19 |
Cheapest Available Decatur Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Decatur, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Summer Courtyard Apartments priced from $700. Granada Apartments & Townhomes in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $765. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Decatur apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Summer Courtyard Apartments | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Granada Apartments & Townhomes | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
Blossom Wood Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Decatur, AL
As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Decatur area is the $0.82 price per square foot 4-Plex & 8-Plex units Model at Gaslight Apartments in the starting from $1,025. The second greatest value Decatur apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Limestone Creek Apartment Homes starting at $1,123 with a $1.02 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Decatur apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Gaslight Apartments | 4-Plex & 8-Plex units | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.82 |
Limestone Creek Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
River Valley | 2X1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.86 |
Decatur Place | 2U | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Wheeler Estates Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
Park Towne Apartments | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
Metro Flats | Platinum | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Blossom Wood Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Summer Lodge Apartments | One Bedroom/One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Raintree Village Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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Decatur, ALPopulation: 54,264
Ranked #714
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Getting Around Decatur, AL
Walk Score®
39 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Decatur Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Decatur Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Decatur Apartment is $700 at Summer Courtyard Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Decatur Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Decatur is starting from $840 at Granada Apartments & Townhomes.
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