Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Decatur Neighborhood of Decatur, AL from $400 (14 Rentals)

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Beltline Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Beltline Villas

324 Sandlin Rd SW RdDecatur, AL 35601
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621 Canal St NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

621 Canal St NE

621 Canal St NEDecatur, 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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Rhodes Ferry
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rhodes Ferry

50 Wilson St NEDecatur, AL 35601

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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 1 Bed unit found at 1016-1020 Johnston St SE priced from $675. Sandlin Villas Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $692. Here are the most affordable Downtown Decatur apartments for rent in Decatur, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1016-1020 Johnston St SE1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Sandlin Villas ApartmentsSpringview StudioStudio,1BA$692
Parkway Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Granada Apartments & Townhomes1Bedroom1BR,1BA$780
Brookridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Decatur, AL

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Decatur area is the $1.11 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at 307 2nd THE LOFTS in the in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Downtown Decatur apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Greenbrier Apartments starting at $890 with a $0.94 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
307 2nd THE LOFTS2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.11
Greenbrier Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.94
Rhodes Ferry2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.37
Brookridge Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.41
1016-1020 Johnston St SE1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
Parkway Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.20
Sandlin Villas ApartmentsSpringview StudioStudio ,1BA$1.32
Granada Apartments & TownhomesStudioStudio ,1BA$2.25

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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 $675 at 1016-1020 Johnston St SE.

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 $850 at Parkway Place Apartments.

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