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property at 201 8th Ave SW
$795
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201 8th Ave SW

DecaturAL35601
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property at 1820 6th Ave SE
$800
2 Bedroom Rentals
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1820 6th Ave SE

DecaturAL35601
property at 213 Wilson St NE
$700 - $800
2 Bedroom Rentals
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213 Wilson St NE

DecaturAL35601

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property at 1409 Brookline Ave SW
$900

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Base Rent$900
Total Monthly Price$900
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1409 Brookline Ave SW

DecaturAL35603
property at 1201 North St SE
$850 - $900
2 Bedroom Rentals
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1201 North St SE

DecaturAL35601

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Regency West Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Regency West Apartments

1715 Carridale St SWDecatur, AL 35601
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Serenity Decatur
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Serenity Decatur

202 8th StDecatur, AL 35601
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Foxboro Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Foxboro Apartments

1802 Milligan St SWDecatur, AL 35603
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318 Tammy St SW
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

318 Tammy St SW

318 Tammy St SWDecatur, AL 35603
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2119 Westmead Dr SW
2 Bedroom Apartments

2119 Westmead Dr SW

2119 Westmead Dr SWDecatur, AL 35603
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TriWood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

TriWood Apartments

1510 19th Ave SEDecatur, AL 35601
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Decatur, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Decatur, AL

Pricing Updated: 09/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Decatur, AL area range in price from $600 to $1,426 with an overall median price of $899. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Decatur Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Decatur$899$60037

Cheapest Available Decatur Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Decatur, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Blossom Wood Apartments priced from $695. Sandlin Villas Apartments in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $724. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Decatur apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blossom Wood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
Sandlin Villas ApartmentsSpringview One Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$724
Dover Glen ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$728
(RCH-6) North Street Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$750
8th Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Summer Courtyard ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$750
Raintree Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$771
Granada Apartments & Townhomes1Bedroom1BR,1BA$780
Hermitage Apartments1x1-6751BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Decatur, AL

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Decatur area is the $0.92 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Avalon Cove Townhomes in the starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Decatur apartment is the 4-Plex & 8-Plex units Model at Gaslight Apartments starting at $1,025 with a $0.82 price per square foot . 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.
Avalon Cove Townhomes3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$0.92
Gaslight Apartments4-Plex & 8-Plex units2BR,1.5BA$0.82
Park Towne ApartmentsFirst Floor Units2BR,2BA$0.93
Decatur Place2D2BR,2BA$1.00
(RCH-6) North Street Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.80
Albany Landing Apartments2x1-9002BR,1BA$1.00
Courtney Square1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.94
1809 O'Rorke Ln SW1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.00
Blossom Wood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.94
Dover Glen ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.08

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Decatur Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Decatur?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Decatur is at Sandlin Villas Apartments listed at $734.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Decatur Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Decatur Apartment is $695 at Blossom Wood Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Decatur Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Decatur is starting from $750 at (RCH-6) North Street Apartments.

What is the most affordable Decatur Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Decatur Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Dover Glen Apartments and starts from $1,224.

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