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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Decatur, GA

Pricing Updated: 10/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Decatur, GA area range in price from $749 to $8,335 with an overall median price of $2,864. The three Decatur neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Panthersville at $999, Great Lakes at $758, and Belvedere Park at $799. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Decatur Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Panthersville$1,499$999141
Great Lakes$2,100$758115
Belvedere Park$2,199$799325
Greater Valley Brook$2,356$749101
Chelsea Heights$2,592$758573
Kensington$2,725$799179
North Decatur$2,725$749537
Scottdale$2,725$749277
Medlock Park$2,830$1,125125
Glennwood$3,005$1,174114

Cheapest Available Decatur Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Decatur, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Clara in the Wynsley Park neighborhood priced from $768. Reserve at Stone Creek in the South DeKalb neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $787. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Decatur apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ClaraBlaze1BR,1BA$768
Reserve at Stone CreekAmethyst1BR,1BA$787
Villas At Panthersville Apartment Homes*0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
East Perimeter Pointe ApartmentsA6 - A91BR,1BA$866
The Legacy at Druid Hills1x1 8001BR,1BA$875
Willow Creek ApartmentsWillow 2Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$895
Candler Village1x11BR,1BA$899
Ashgrove Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$900
Oak Creek ApartmentsClassic One Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$900
The Park at Carrigan2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Silver2BR,2BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Decatur, GA

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Decatur area is the $0.89 price per square foot Marigold Model at Parc 1000 Apartment Homes in the in the Decatur Heights neighborhood starting from $1,340. The second greatest value Decatur apartment is the 2 BR Model at The Hills at Fairington starting at $1,240 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the South 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.
Parc 1000 Apartment HomesMarigold3BR,2BA$0.89
The Hills at Fairington2 BR2BR,2BA$0.88
Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes3x23BR,2BA$0.98
Linden Ridge2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.01
Campus Crossings Briarcliff3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom C13BR,3BA$0.78
Springdale GlenTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.01
The Woodridge Apartment HomesB12BR,2BA$0.91
Quarry2x2M2BR,2BA$1.05
Kislev Golden Gate2/1.5 - Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.89
Polo Club Apartments2x2 - 1094sf The Windsor2BR,2BA$1.02

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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 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 $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Decatur?

The cheapest apartment in Decatur is The Clara which is listed at $768, while the average apartment in Decatur costs $2,864.

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 606 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 $620 which is $2,244 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Decatur.

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