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Decatur 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 30, 2025

There are currently 787 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Decatur, GA that range in price from $799 to $6,859. North Decatur, Chelsea Heights 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
North Decatur174$1,615$900
Chelsea Heights154$1,730$999
Scottdale76$1,605$900
Belvedere Park71$1,725$799
Panthersville60$999$800
Avondale Park50$1,649$900
Candler McAfee43$1,750$800
Greater Valley Brook42$1,400$931
Kensington42$1,267$799
Medlock Park32$1,495$1,159

Largest Available Decatur 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Decatur, GA is found at The Atlantic Briarcliff in the Morningside-Lenox Park neighborhood and is 1,123 square feet priced from $1,795. Calibre Woods in the Toco Hills neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,050 square feet and currently listed start at $1,552. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Decatur:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Atlantic BriarcliffLoft Cheshire - A1D1,123 Sq Ft$1,795
Calibre WoodsKensington Deluxe1,050 Sq Ft$1,552
Generation Avondale EastA11,048 Sq Ft$2,235
Five OaksDarlington Loft1,036 Sq Ft$1,650
The Dakota at Druid Hills1BRL - 1 Bedroom - Luxe1,005 Sq Ft$1,699
Park At Glenwood2 Bedroom1,000 Sq Ft$1,460
Clairmont Reserve Apartment HomesThe Clairmont1,000 Sq Ft$1,399
View at Stonecrest110ATV991 Sq Ft$1,049
Seven Springs ApartmentsBEGONIA982 Sq Ft$1,496
The Hills at Fairington1 BR928 Sq Ft$1,000

Cheapest Available Decatur 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 30, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Decatur, GA is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model starting from $799 at Redan Village in the South DeKalb neighborhood. The second most affordable Decatur 1 Bedroom is the A6 - A9 Model at East Perimeter Pointe Apartments starting at $851 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Decatur is currently $1,668. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Decatur:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Redan Village1 Bed, 1 bath$799
East Perimeter Pointe ApartmentsA6 - A9$851
The Park at Carrigan1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver$859
The Park at Stonehaven1Bed/1Bath Silver$875
Ashgrove Apartments1BR/1BA$900
Reserve at Stone CreekAmethyst$905
Villas At Panthersville Apartment Homes*1BR/1.0BA$925
Spring Chase Apartments1x1$930
View at Stonecrest110TV$949
Woodcrest VillageThe Birch $949

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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 Redan Village listed at $799.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Decatur is $1,668.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Decatur is a 1,123 square feet unit starting from $1,795 at The Atlantic Briarcliff.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Decatur is currently 800 sq ft.

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