
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Decatur Neighborhood of Decatur, AL from $400 (12 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Decatur area of Decatur.


Sandlin Villas Apartments

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Downtown Decatur, Decatur, AL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Decatur?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Decatur Studio Apartments | $904 | $707 | $1,069 |
Downtown Decatur 1 Bedroom Apartments | $873 | $730 | $1,595 |
Downtown Decatur 2 Bedroom Apartments | $998 | $840 | $1,120 |
Downtown Decatur 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,330 | $1,135 | $1,500 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Decatur Neighborhood of Decatur, AL.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Decatur Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Decatur area of Decatur, AL is a Studio unit found at Sandlin Villas Apartments priced from $707. Granada Apartments & Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $765. Here are the most affordable Downtown Decatur apartments for rent in Decatur, AL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sandlin Villas Apartments | Springview Studio | Studio,1BA | $707 |
Granada Apartments & Townhomes | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
Brookridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $833 |
Rhodes Ferry | 2 Bedroom B | 2BR,2BA | $970 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Decatur, AL
As of September 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Decatur area is the $1.03 price per square foot 2 Bedroom B Model at Rhodes Ferry in the in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood starting from $970. The second greatest value Downtown Decatur apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Brookridge Apartments starting at $958 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Decatur apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Rhodes Ferry | 2 Bedroom B | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
Brookridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Sandlin Villas Apartments | Springview Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.35 |
Granada Apartments & Townhomes | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Decatur, Decatur, AL
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Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Decatur, Decatur, AL
Somerville Road Elementary School
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Getting Around the Downtown Decatur Neighborhood in Decatur, AL
Walk Score®
62 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
55 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Decatur Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Decatur Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Decatur Apartment is $730 at Sandlin Villas Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Decatur Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Decatur is starting from $840 at Granada Apartments & Townhomes.
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