Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Decatur Neighborhood of Decatur, AL from $400 (3 Rentals)

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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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Downtown Decatur, Decatur, AL Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Decatur, AL

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Decatur area is the $0.76 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Courtney Square in the in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood starting from $946. The second greatest value Downtown Decatur apartment is the 2U Model at Decatur Place starting at $975 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Decatur apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Courtney Square2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.76
Decatur Place2U2BR,2BA$1.00
Park Towne Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,2BA$0.98
Brookridge Apartments1 Bedroom Townhome with Den1BR,1BA$1.17
Blossom Wood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.09
Rhodes Ferry1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.28
Axis on Beltline1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1.41
Sandlin Villas ApartmentsSpringview One Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.33
Granada Apartments & TownhomesStudioStudio ,1BA$2.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Decatur, Decatur, AL

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Decatur, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Decatur Neighborhood in Decatur, AL

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Decatur Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Decatur Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Decatur Apartment is $765 at Granada Apartments & Townhomes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Decatur Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Decatur is starting from $840 at Granada Apartments & Townhomes.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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