
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Decatur Heights Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $500 (53 Rentals)
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Valley Brook Crossing Apartments

3256 Covington Dr

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1406 Church St

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Cortland Decatur East

3288 Covington Dr

606 Coventry Rd

Willis Avondale Estates Apartments

The Five @ North Decatur

Reserve Decatur Apartments

1133 on the Square

The Jade at Avondale

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Inkwell Decatur

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Oak Creek Apartments

451 Durand Dr NE
Decatur Heights, Decatur, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Decatur Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Decatur Heights Studio Apartments | $2,046 | $974 | $4,642 |
Decatur Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,839 | $540 | $4,629 |
Decatur Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,090 | $965 | $6,529 |
Decatur Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,490 | $930 | $7,783 |
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There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Decatur Heights Neighborhood of Decatur, GA.
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Cheapest Available Decatur Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Decatur Heights area of Atlanta, GA is a Studio unit found at Gateway at Cedar Brook priced from $974. Domain & Gateway at Cedar has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $974. Here are the most affordable Decatur Heights apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Gateway at Cedar Brook | The Madison Studio | Studio,1BA | $974 |
Domain & Gateway at Cedar | The Madison Renovated | Studio,1BA | $974 |
Parc 1000 | 1 Bed 1.5 Bath w/ Den Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Ridgewood | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Oak Creek Apartments | Classic Large 2Br / 1 Bath Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1,088 |
Midway Manor Apartments | 1 Bed / 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Royal Manor | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Cortland Viridian | Iris | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
The Pines on Scott | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Paces Park | The Grant | 1BR,1BA | $1,204 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Decatur Heights, GA
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Decatur Heights area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2162 Heritage Heights Model at 2162 Heritage Heights, Unit Heritage Heights in the in the Toco Hills neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Decatur Heights apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Valley Brook Crossing Apartments starting at $1,539 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Decatur Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2162 Heritage Heights, Unit Heritage Heights | 2162 Heritage Heights | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Valley Brook Crossing Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
Park Estates | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
Oak Creek Apartments | Classic Large 2Br / 1 Bath Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
The Five @ North Decatur | Amor | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Parc 1000 | 1 Bed 1.5 Bath w/ Den Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Royal Manor | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Midway Manor Apartments | 1 Bed / 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Gateway at Cedar Brook | The Madison Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.56 |
Domain & Gateway at Cedar | The Madison Renovated | Studio ,1BA | $1.56 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDecatur Heights, Decatur, GA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Decatur Heights Neighborhood in Decatur, GA
Walk Score®
70 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
46 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
39 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Decatur Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Decatur Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Decatur Heights is under $1,204.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Decatur Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Decatur Heights is Parc 1000 which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Decatur Heights costs $3,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Decatur Heights?
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 2,607 regular apartments in Decatur Heights 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 Heights?
Cheap apartments in Decatur Heights have an average cost of $240 which is $3,755 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Decatur Heights.
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