Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Decatur Neighborhood of Decatur, AL from $400 (9 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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Rhodes Ferry
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rhodes Ferry

50 Wilson St NEDecatur, AL 35601

Downtown Decatur, Decatur, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Decatur Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Decatur area of Decatur, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Sandlin Villas Apartments priced from $730. Granada Apartments & Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $765. Here are the most affordable Downtown Decatur apartments for rent in Decatur, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sandlin Villas ApartmentsCardinal One Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$730
Granada Apartments & Townhomes1Bedroom1BR,1BA$765
Axis on Beltline1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Decatur, AL

As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Decatur area is the $0.86 price per square foot 1402 11th Ave SE Model at 1402 11th Ave SE in the in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Downtown Decatur apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Courtney Square starting at $946 with a $0.76 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.
1402 11th Ave SE1402 11th Ave SE3BR,2.5BA$0.86
Courtney Square2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.76
Decatur Place2U2BR,2BA$1.00
Park Towne Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,2BA$0.98
Blossom Wood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.09
Rhodes Ferry1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.28
Axis on Beltline1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.32
Sandlin Villas ApartmentsBrookhaven One Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.28
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

3.5
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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Decatur?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Decatur is Sandlin Villas Apartments which is listed at $730, while the average apartment in Downtown Decatur costs $1,367.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Decatur?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Downtown Decatur that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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