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Understanding Atlanta's Short-Term Rental Landscape: Everything You Need to Know

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Domain & Gateway at Cedar
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$1,075 - $3,301
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Domain & Gateway at Cedar

3073 Cedar Creek PkwyDecatur, GA 30033
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Arden Vue
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$1,109 - $3,636
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Arden Vue

3421 N Druid Hills RdDecatur, GA 30033
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Decatur, GA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Decatur, GA

Pricing Updated: 06/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Decatur, GA area range in price from $650 to $12,044 with an overall median price of $4,331. The three Decatur neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Greater Valley Brook at $918, Scottdale at $800, and Avondale Park at $800. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Decatur Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Greater Valley Brook$1,755$918172
Scottdale$1,868$800363
Avondale Park$1,872$800218
Medlock Park$2,850$1,109164
North Decatur$3,172$800557
Glennwood$3,200$1,174109
Chelsea Heights$4,006$825471
Great Lakes$4,495$825101
Belvedere Park$6,485$650396
Kensington$6,485$749226

Cheapest Available Decatur Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Decatur, GA is a Studio unit found at Redan Village in the South DeKalb neighborhood priced from $749. The Clara in the Wynsley Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Decatur apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Redan VillageStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$749
The ClaraBright1BR,1BA$775
Willow Creek Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$795
Valleyfield Apartments1A1BR,1BA$799
Golden Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$820
Reserve at Stone CreekAmethyst1BR,1BA$823
Woodcrest VillageThe Birch 1BR,1BA$825
The Groves LithoniaB1M2BR,2BA$863
East Perimeter Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$880
Covington GlenBirch1BR,1BA$887

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Decatur, GA

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Decatur area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2162 Heritage Heights Model at 2162 Heritage Heights, Unit Heritage Heights in the in the Toco Hills neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Decatur apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Linden Ridge starting at $1,290 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Southeast DeKalb neighborhood. 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.
2162 Heritage Heights, Unit Heritage Heights2162 Heritage Heights2BR,1BA$1.07
Linden Ridge2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.92
The Groves LithoniaC33BR,2BA$0.96
The Park at StonehavenGold Deluxe Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.04
The Abernathy ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$0.89
Flourish ParkElmwood2BR,1.5BA$0.91
The Quarry75qu2212BR,2BA$1.05
Ashberry2x1.52BR,1.5BA$0.94
Polo Club Apartments2x2BDL The Windsor2BR,2BA$1.06
Avondale Reserve1x11BR,1BA$1.07

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Atlanta

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Cheap Decatur Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Decatur?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Decatur is under $887.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Decatur?

The cheapest apartment in Decatur is The Clara which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Decatur costs $4,331.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Decatur?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1,422 regular apartments in Decatur that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Decatur?

Cheap apartments in Decatur have an average cost of $811 which is $3,520 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Decatur.

Expert Rental Resources

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