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Decatur 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 05, 2025

There are currently 840 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Decatur, GA that range in price from $450 to $6,859. North Decatur, Belvedere Park and Panthersville are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Decatur with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
North Decatur218$1,623$900
Belvedere Park96$1,574$450
Panthersville88$1,049$575
Greater Valley Brook78$1,569$950
Great Lakes69$1,627$950
Medlock Park69$1,587$1,155
Avondale Park58$1,573$900
Scottdale57$1,588$900
Glennwood37$1,770$1,295
Candler McAfee35$1,201$450

Largest Available Decatur 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Decatur, GA is found at Bryn House in the Morningside-Lenox Park neighborhood and is 1,192 square feet priced from $2,675. Mercer Atlanta - Student Living in the Wynsley Park neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,114 square feet and currently listed start at $1,575. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Decatur:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Bryn HouseTH1,192 Sq Ft$2,675
Mercer Atlanta - Student LivingE51,114 Sq Ft$1,575
Calibre WoodsKensington Deluxe1,050 Sq Ft$1,552
Generation Avondale EastA11,048 Sq Ft$2,200
Five OaksDarlington Loft1,036 Sq Ft$1,650
Emory PointA7O11,012 Sq Ft$1,596
Gables Century CenterA51,008 Sq Ft$1,562
The Dakota at Druid Hills1BRL - 1 Bedroom - Luxe1,005 Sq Ft$1,757
Clairmont Reserve Apartment HomesThe Clairmont1,000 Sq Ft$1,399

Cheapest Available Decatur 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 05, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Decatur, GA is the A1AV-40% Model starting from $729 at Aurora in the South DeKalb neighborhood. The second most affordable Decatur 1 Bedroom is the 1A Model at Valleyfield Apartments starting at $799 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Decatur is currently $1,680. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Decatur:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
AuroraA1AV-40%$729
Valleyfield Apartments1A$799
Redan Village1 Bed, 1 bath$799
East Perimeter Pointe ApartmentsA1$843
The Park at Carrigan1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver$859
Manor at Indian Creek1 Bed 710 sf$877
Spring Chase Apartments1x1$900
Ashgrove Apartments1BR/1BA$900
Vesta BouldercrestA1$917
The View at Stonecrest1 Bed 1 Bath (750sqft)$925

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Decatur Overview

Decatur, Georgia, is a thriving city that’s able to maintain its small-town feel. With an incredibly strong school district and plenty of green spaces, it’s an ideal location for families. Renting apartments in Decatur is a great way to get settled in the area whether you’re looking to purchase a home in the future or not.

Why live in Decatur, GA?

Decatur is a great location for anyone who works in Atlanta but prefers a more laid-back lifestyle. It’s especially nice for families, featuring plenty of parks and other family-friendly fun. It allows you to have the feeling of living in a small town without the inconvenience of living in a rural area where you might have to drive 20 minutes to get to the grocery store. It’s also relatively easy to find affordable housing, especially when you consider its proximity to a large city.

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Getting Around Decatur, GA

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

18 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Decatur Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Decatur with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Decatur is at Aurora listed at $729.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Decatur Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Decatur is $1,680.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Decatur Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Decatur is a 1,192 square feet unit starting from $2,675 at Bryn House.

What is the average size for Decatur 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Decatur is currently 500 sq ft.

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