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Decatur 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: January 02, 2026

There are currently 1014 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Decatur, GA that range in price from $799 to $4,629. Chelsea Heights, North Decatur and Belvedere Park 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 Heights254$1,645$1,003
North Decatur182$1,549$885
Belvedere Park94$1,686$799
Scottdale93$1,572$885
Avondale Park61$1,598$885
Medlock Park61$1,534$1,218
Panthersville58$999$999
Glennwood57$1,788$1,174
Greater Valley Brook53$1,500$950
Kensington44$1,185$799

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 $3,113. The Orleans of Decatur in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,076 square feet and currently listed start at $1,575. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Decatur:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Bryn HouseTH1,192 Sq Ft$3,113
The Orleans of DecaturDuMonde (loft)1,076 Sq Ft$1,575
Calibre WoodsKensington Deluxe1,050 Sq Ft$1,548
Generation Avondale EastA11,048 Sq Ft$1,935
Anderson at ClairmontTHE BROOKHAVEN1,026 Sq Ft$1,516
Emory PointA7O11,012 Sq Ft$1,803
The Avenues of North DecaturThe Filmore1,005 Sq Ft$1,455
Reserve at Twin OaksFillmore1,005 Sq Ft$1,046
Clairmont Reserve Apartment HomesThe Clairmont1,000 Sq Ft$1,470

Cheapest Available Decatur 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 02, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Decatur, GA is the Amethyst Model starting from $740 at Reserve at Stone Creek in the South DeKalb neighborhood. The second most affordable Decatur 1 Bedroom is the Blaze Model at The Clara starting at $768 in the Wynsley Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Decatur is currently $1,519. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Decatur:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Reserve at Stone CreekAmethyst$740
The ClaraBlaze$768
Redan Village1 Bed, 1 bath$799
The Legacy at Druid HillsThe Edgewood$856
The Village at Wesley ChapelOne Bedroom$878
Candler Village1x1$899
Ashgrove Apartments1BR/1BA$900
Oak Creek ApartmentsClassic One Bedroom Unit$900
Valleyfield Apartments1A$900
Covington GlenDogwood$918

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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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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 Reserve at Stone Creek listed at $740.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Decatur is $1,519.

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 $3,113 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 912 sq ft.

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