Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Decatur Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $500 (33 Rentals)

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Golden Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Golden Apartments

2711 Fairlee DrDecatur, GA 30032
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Emory Woods Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Emory Woods Apartments

2085 Powell LnDecatur, GA 30033
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North Decatur Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

North Decatur Gardens

1400 Church StDecatur, GA 30030
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Paces Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paces Park

100 Paces Park DrDecatur, GA 30033
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Ponce Properties
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ponce Properties

108 E Ponce de Leon AveDecatur, GA 30030
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Park Summit
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Summit

2778 N Decatur RdDecatur, GA 30033
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2040
2 Bedroom Apartments

2040

2040 Dekalb Ave NEAtlanta, GA 30307
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1760 Memorial
2 Bedroom Apartments

1760 Memorial

1760 Memorial Dr SEAtlanta, GA 30317
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Downtown Decatur, Decatur, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Decatur Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Decatur area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Orleans of Decatur priced from $1,175. The Baxter has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Downtown Decatur apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Orleans of DecaturToulouse1BR,1BA$1,175
The BaxterS1Studio,1BA$1,195
The Pines on Scott1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,199
Element at KirkwoodA11BR,1BA$1,249
Avondale Station Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,249
Clairmont Reserve Apartment HomesThe Decatur1BR,1BA$1,279
CanopyS1Studio,1BA$1,300
Jackson SquareThe Burns1BR,1BA$1,305
Broadstone PullmanS1Studio,1BA$1,320
Gateway at Cedar BrookThe Emory Renovated2BR,1BA$1,336

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Decatur, GA

As of April 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Decatur area is the $1.79 price per square foot Richard Model at Towns on Church in the in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood starting from $3,169. The second greatest value Downtown Decatur apartment is the The Emory Renovated Model at Gateway at Cedar Brook starting at $1,336 with a $1.34 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.
Towns on ChurchRichard4BR,3.5BA$1.79
Gateway at Cedar BrookThe Emory Renovated2BR,1BA$1.34
Avondale Station Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.39
Amberidge Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.90
The Clarion ApartmentsThe Phillips1BR,1BA$1.90
Jackson SquareThe Burns1BR,1BA$1.73
Paces ParkThe Inman1BR,1BA$1.85
The Pines on Scott1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.61
Element at KirkwoodA11BR,1BA$1.78
Clairmont Reserve Apartment HomesThe Decatur1BR,1BA$1.91

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Downtown Decatur, Decatur, GA

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

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Eastern Atlanta, GA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Downtown Decatur Neighborhood in Decatur, GA

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 Downtown Decatur Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Decatur?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Decatur is under $1,336.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Decatur is The Orleans of Decatur which is listed at $1,175, while the average apartment in Downtown Decatur costs $6,097.

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 19 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Decatur?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Decatur have an average cost of $356 which is $5,741 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Decatur.

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