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Decatur, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Decatur, AL

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2025

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$69916

Cheapest Available Decatur Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Decatur, AL is a Studio unit found at Sandlin Villas Apartments in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood priced from $699. Granada Apartments & Townhomes in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $765. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Decatur apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sandlin Villas ApartmentsSpringview StudioStudio,1BA$699
Granada Apartments & Townhomes1Bedroom1BR,1BA$765
Summer Courtyard ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$770
Blossom Wood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$800
Raintree Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Decatur, AL

As of July 25, 2025 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 2 Bedroom Model at Courtney Square starting at $946 with a $0.76 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
Courtney Square2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.76
River Valley3X23BR,2BA$0.93
1510 Wadsworth St SE1510 Wadsworth St SE2BR,2BA$1.10
Dover Glen ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.10
2409 Kelly Ave SW, Unit 42409 Kelly Ave SW2BR,1BA$1.00
Limestone Creek Apartment HomesOne Bedroom End1BR,1BA$1.22
Wheeler Estates ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
Blossom Wood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.09
Decatur Place1D1BR,1BA$1.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Decatur

What type of rentals are currently available in Decatur?

There are currently 102 Apartments for Rent in Decatur, AL with pricing that ranges from $600 to $1,796. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Decatur ranging from $800 to $3,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Decatur?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Decatur ranges from $800 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,610.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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