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Decatur, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Decatur, GA

Pricing Updated: 04/17/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Decatur, GA area range in price from $360 to $9,929 with an overall median price of $2,558. The three Decatur neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Panthersville at $650, Great Lakes at $930, 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$650226
Great Lakes$2,142$930277
Greater Valley Brook$2,240$950209
Belvedere Park$2,450$360320
Candler McAfee$2,450$630117
Kensington$2,475$749142
Scottdale$2,475$900187
North Decatur$2,604$900599
Medlock Park$2,850$1,050204
Avondale Park$3,100$900166

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
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
Uphill FlatsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Decatur, GA

As of April 17, 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
Villas de las Colinas 32x22BR,2BA$1.07
Orchard Walk3 Bedroom Two Bathroom-60%3BR,2BA$0.95
Linden Ridge2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Uphill FlatsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.12
Wesley Club2BR/1.5BA TOWNHOME2BR,1.5BA$1.08
The Quarry2BR/2BA Medium2BR,2BA$0.96
Parc 10001 Bed 1.5 Bath w/ Den Townhome1BR,1BA$1.05
Candler Village2x12BR,1BA$1.07

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Frequently Asked Questions about Decatur

What type of rentals are currently available in Decatur?

There are currently 549 Apartments for Rent in Decatur, GA with pricing that ranges from $400 to $9,929. There are also 338 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Decatur ranging from $750 to $6,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Decatur?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Decatur ranges from $750 to $6,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,515.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Decatur?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Decatur range from $930 to $9,450, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,495 to $6,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,600.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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An Atlanta Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in the Atlanta Area

Written by: Jan Boling

Atlanta, Georgia is a large, modern city with many neighborhoods that welcome both newcomers and natives.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

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Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.