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227 8th St SW

DecaturAL35601

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property at 315 Cardinal Dr SW

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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315 Cardinal Dr SW

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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TriWood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

TriWood Apartments

1510 19th Ave SEDecatur, 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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Rhodes Ferry
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rhodes Ferry

50 Wilson St NEDecatur, AL 35601
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River Valley
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

River Valley

217 Cedar Lake Rd SWDecatur, 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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Avalon Cove
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Cove

3526 Highway 31 SDecatur, 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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Decatur, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Decatur, AL

Pricing Updated: 04/30/2026

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$990$69930

Cheapest Available Decatur Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Decatur, AL is a 2 Beds unit found at The Bailey priced from $675. Blossom Wood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Decatur apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Bailey2x12BR,1BA$675
Blossom Wood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
Sandlin Villas ApartmentsSpringview StudioStudio,1BA$699
Summer Courtyard ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$750
Granada Apartments & Townhomes1Bedroom1BR,1BA$765
Dover Glen ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$797
Summer Lodge ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bathroom1BR,1BA$799
Raintree Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$799
Axis on Beltline1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Renovated1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Decatur, AL

As of April 30, 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 3X2 Model at River Valley starting at $1,050 with a $1.00 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
River Valley3X23BR,2BA$1.00
Wheeler Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.88
The Bailey2x12BR,1BA$0.72
Park Towne Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.09
Courtney Square1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.92
2145 Westmead Dr SW, Unit D2145 Westmead Dr SW2BR,1BA$0.86
Limestone Creek Apartment HomesOne Bedroom End1BR,1BA$1.15
Blossom Wood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.94
Decatur Place1U1BR,1BA$1.17

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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 $699.

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 $675 at The Bailey.

What is the most affordable Decatur Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Decatur Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at River Valley and starts from $1,050.

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