Cheap Apartments for Rent in Decatur, AL from $300 (11 Rentals)

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Regency West Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Regency West Apartments

1715 Carridale St SWDecatur, AL 35601
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Serenity Decatur
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Serenity Decatur

202 8th StDecatur, AL 35601
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TriWood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

TriWood Apartments

1510 19th Ave SEDecatur, AL 35601
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Foxboro Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Foxboro Apartments

1802 Milligan St SWDecatur, AL 35603
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318 Tammy St SW
2 Bedroom Apartments

318 Tammy St SW

318 Tammy St SWDecatur, AL 35603
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2119 Westmead Dr SW
2 Bedroom Apartments

2119 Westmead Dr SW

2119 Westmead Dr SWDecatur, AL 35603
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Decatur, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Decatur, AL

Pricing Updated: 05/18/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Decatur$1,800$65031

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summer Courtyard ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$700
Granada Apartments & Townhomes1Bedroom1BR,1BA$765
Beltline Villas ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$799
Blossom Wood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$800
Axis on Beltline1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Renovated1BR,1BA$854

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Decatur, AL

As of May 18, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Gaslight Apartments4-Plex & 8-Plex units2BR,1.5BA$0.82
Limestone Creek Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
River Valley2X1.52BR,1.5BA$0.86
Wheeler Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.97
Park Towne Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,2BA$0.98
Metro FlatsPlatinum2BR,1BA$1.26
Brookridge Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.29
Blossom Wood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.09
Summer Lodge ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.25
613 3rd Ave SW, Unit 2613 3rd Ave SW1BR,1BA$1.25

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Decatur, AL
Population: 54,264

Ranked #714

in US Census Population by City

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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

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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