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

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property at 227 8th St SW

$725 - $825

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227 8th St SW

DecaturAL35601
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1433 North St SE, Unit C
$775
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$775
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1433 North St SE, Unit C

1433 North St SEDecatur, AL 35601
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1624 College St SE
$1,000
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1624 College St SE

1624 College St SEDecatur, AL 35601
property at 1409 Brookline Ave SW

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1409 Brookline Ave SW

DecaturAL35603

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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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Beltline Villas Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beltline Villas Apartments

2801 Sandlin RdDecatur, 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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Avalon Cove
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Cove

3526 Highway 31 SDecatur, AL 35603
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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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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: 06/14/2026

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$3,900$79519

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 $746. 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$746
Beltline Villas ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$749
Summer Courtyard ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$750
Parkway Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Granada Apartments & Townhomes1Bedroom1BR,1BA$765
Dover Glen ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$774
Summer Lodge ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bathroom1BR,1BA$799
Axis on Beltline1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Renovated1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Decatur, AL

As of June 14, 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 2X1.5 Model at River Valley starting at $950 with a $0.93 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 Valley2X1.52BR,1.5BA$0.93
1624 College St SE1624 College St SE3BR,1BA$1.00
Wheeler Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.88
Greenbrier ApartmentsLower Units2BR,1BA$0.95
Courtney Square1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.11
Park TowneFloor Plan 12BR,2BA$1.11
Limestone Creek Apartment HomesOne Bedroom End1BR,1BA$1.13
Blossom Wood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.94
Dover Glen ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.15

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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.

What is the most affordable Decatur Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Decatur Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkway Place Apartments and starts from $950.

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