Cheap Apartments for Rent in Decatur, AL from $300 (62 Rentals)

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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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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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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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Rhodes Ferry
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rhodes Ferry

50 Wilson St NEDecatur, AL 35601
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1818 Glenn St SW
2 Bedroom Apartments

1818 Glenn St SW

1818 Glenn St SWDecatur, AL 35603

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Avalon Cove
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Cove

3526 Highway 31 SDecatur, AL 35603
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Beltline Villas Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beltline Villas Apartments

2801 Sandlin RdDecatur, AL 35603
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1220 North St SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1220 North St SE

1220 North St SEDecatur, AL 35601
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Beltline Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Beltline Villas

324 Sandlin Rd SW RdDecatur, AL 35601

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Decatur, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Decatur, AL

Pricing Updated: 07/29/2026

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

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Decatur$1,135$69223

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. Parkway Place Apartments in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. 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
Parkway Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Summer Courtyard ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$750
Granada Apartments & Townhomes1Bedroom1BR,1BA$765
Sandlin Villas ApartmentsBrookhaven One Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$771
Hermitage Apartments1x1-6751BR,1BA$799
Summer Lodge ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bathroom1BR,1BA$799
Axis on Beltline1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Renovated1BR,1BA$825
Wheeler Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$849
1818 Glenn St SW2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Decatur, AL

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Decatur area is the $0.82 price per square foot 4-Plex & 8-Plex units Model at Gaslight Apartments in the starting from $1,025. The second greatest value Decatur apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Limestone Creek Apartment Homes starting at $1,123 with a $1.02 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.
Gaslight Apartments4-Plex & 8-Plex units2BR,1.5BA$0.82
Limestone Creek Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
River Valley3X23BR,2BA$1.00
1801 Windover Pl SW, Unit Upper1801 Windover Pl SW2BR,2BA$0.95
Dover Glen ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$0.92
Wheeler Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.88
Greenbrier Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.94
Courtney Square1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00
Raintree Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath (WD)2BR,1BA$1.00
Blossom Wood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.94

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Decatur Apartments

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 $835 at Blossom Wood Apartments.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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