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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Decatur, GA

Pricing Updated: 04/19/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Decatur, GA area range in price from $360 to $9,929 with an overall median price of $2,626. The three Decatur neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Panthersville at $625, Great Lakes at $980, and Greater Valley Brook at $950. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Decatur Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Panthersville$1,965$625241
Great Lakes$2,155$980430
Greater Valley Brook$2,240$950454
Belvedere Park$2,450$360570
North Decatur$2,604$900524
Kensington$2,612$749378
Scottdale$2,612$900423
Candler McAfee$2,649$650128
Medlock Park$2,850$1,050441
Glennwood$3,374$1,195109

Cheapest Available Decatur Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Decatur, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Aurora in the South DeKalb neighborhood priced from $729. Redan Village in the South DeKalb neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Decatur apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
AuroraA1AV-40%1BR,1BA$729
Redan VillageStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$749
Valleyfield Apartments1A1BR,1BA$799
East Perimeter Pointe ApartmentsA2 - A51BR,1BA$858
The Park at Carrigan1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$859
Ashgrove Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$900
Brentwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Vesta BouldercrestA11BR,1BA$908
The View at Stonecrest1 Bed 1 Bath (750sqft)1BR,1BA$925
Villas At Panthersville Apartment Homes*1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Decatur, GA

As of April 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Decatur area is the $1.11 price per square foot 2784 Claire Terrace Model at 2784 Claire Terrace, Unit Dan in the in the Oakhurst neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Decatur apartment is the 2162 Heritage Heights Model at 2162 Heritage Heights, Unit Heritage Heights starting at $2,000 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Toco Hills neighborhood. 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.
2784 Claire Terrace, Unit Dan2784 Claire Terrace5BR,2BA$1.11
2162 Heritage Heights, Unit Heritage Heights2162 Heritage Heights2BR,1BA$1.07
Orchard Walk3 Bedroom Two and a Half Bathroom Townhome-60%3BR,2.5BA$1.01
Villas de las Colinas 32x22BR,2BA$1.07
Linden Ridge2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Uphill FlatsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.12
Wesley Club2BR/1.5BA TOWNHOME2BR,1.5BA$1.08
The Woodridge Apartment HomesB12BR,2BA$1.07
The Quarry2BR/2BA Medium2BR,2BA$0.96
Parc 10001 Bed 1.5 Bath w/ Den Townhome1BR,1BA$1.05

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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 Cheap Decatur Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Decatur?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Decatur is under $925.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Decatur?

The cheapest apartment in Decatur is Aurora which is listed at $729, while the average apartment in Decatur costs $2,626.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 2,315 regular apartments in Decatur that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Decatur?

Cheap apartments in Decatur have an average cost of $843 which is $1,783 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Decatur.

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