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Decatur, GA Local Guide

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Decatur 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 17, 2025

There are currently 896 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Decatur, GA that range in price from $617 to $4,629. Chelsea Heights, North Decatur and Scottdale are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Decatur with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Chelsea Heights221$1,716$924
North Decatur180$1,620$900
Scottdale91$1,590$900
Belvedere Park89$1,705$638
Panthersville65$999$617
Avondale Park55$1,637$900
Greater Valley Brook45$1,455$950
Glennwood41$1,805$1,174
Kensington40$1,203$799
Medlock Park34$1,565$1,125

Largest Available Decatur 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Decatur, GA is found at Bryn House in the Morningside-Lenox Park neighborhood and is 1,192 square feet priced from $2,675. The Atlantic Briarcliff has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,123 square feet and currently listed start at $1,687. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Decatur:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Bryn HouseTH1,192 Sq Ft$2,675
The Atlantic BriarcliffLoft Cheshire - A1D1,123 Sq Ft$1,687
Generation Avondale EastA11,048 Sq Ft$2,235
Calibre WoodsFillmore Deluxe1,040 Sq Ft$1,554
Five OaksDarlington Loft1,036 Sq Ft$1,970
The Crossing at Henderson Mill Apartment Homes1x1 - Lansbury1,034 Sq Ft$1,260
Gables Century CenterA51,008 Sq Ft$1,696
The Dakota at Druid Hills1BRL - 1 Bedroom - Luxe1,005 Sq Ft$1,699
Reserve at Twin OaksFillmore1,005 Sq Ft$1,132
The Avenues of North DecaturThe Filmore1,005 Sq Ft$1,455

Cheapest Available Decatur 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 17, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Decatur, GA is the Birch Model starting from $768 at The Clara in the Wynsley Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Decatur 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver Model at The Park at Carrigan starting at $825 in the South DeKalb neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Decatur is currently $1,547. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Decatur:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The ClaraBirch$768
The Park at Carrigan1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver$825
Reserve at Stone CreekAmethyst$859
Belle Vista ApartmentsA1$876
East Perimeter Pointe ApartmentsA1$897
Candler Village1x1$899
Valleyfield Apartments1A$900
Ashberry1x1$900
Ashgrove Apartments1BR/1BA$900
The Park at StonehavenGold Upgrade$905

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Decatur Overview

Decatur, Georgia, is a thriving city that’s able to maintain its small-town feel. With an incredibly strong school district and plenty of green spaces, it’s an ideal location for families. Renting apartments in Decatur is a great way to get settled in the area whether you’re looking to purchase a home in the future or not.

Why live in Decatur, GA?

Decatur is a great location for anyone who works in Atlanta but prefers a more laid-back lifestyle. It’s especially nice for families, featuring plenty of parks and other family-friendly fun. It allows you to have the feeling of living in a small town without the inconvenience of living in a rural area where you might have to drive 20 minutes to get to the grocery store. It’s also relatively easy to find affordable housing, especially when you consider its proximity to a large city.

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Getting Around Decatur, GA

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

18 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 1 Bedroom Decatur Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Decatur with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Decatur is at The Clara listed at $768.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Decatur Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Decatur is $1,547.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Decatur Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Decatur is a 1,192 square feet unit starting from $2,675 at Bryn House.

What is the average size for Decatur 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Decatur is currently 775 sq ft.

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