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Hidden Valley
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2823 Misty Waters DrDecatur, GA 30032
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Everwood Estates
$1,044 - $1,649

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Everwood Estates

3100 Rainbow Forest CirDecatur, GA 30034
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$1,112 - $2,642

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Domain & Gateway at Cedar

3073 Cedar Creek PkwyDecatur, GA 30033
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Decatur, GA

Pricing Updated: 09/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Decatur, GA area range in price from $587 to $9,193 with an overall median price of $1,797. The three Decatur neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Panthersville at $1,270, Kensington at $1,435, and Candler McAfee at $1,441. 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$1,270$905232
Kensington$1,435$685180
Candler McAfee$1,441$905249
Greater Valley Brook$1,574$950184
Medlock Park$1,719$1,100186
North Decatur$1,787$825670
Belvedere Park$1,850$587519
Scottdale$1,852$850512
Great Lakes$1,894$82543
Chelsea Heights$1,931$825564

Cheapest Available Decatur Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Decatur, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ridgewood in the Winnona Park Historic District neighborhood priced from $685. The Clara Apartments in the Clarkston 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
RidgewoodOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$685
The Clara ApartmentsBright1BR,1BA$775
East Perimeter Pointe ApartmentsA2 - A51BR,1BA$796
Valleyfield Apartments1A1BR,1BA$799
Reserve at Stone CreekAmethyst1BR,1BA$817
Woodcrest VillageThe Birch 1BR,1BA$825
Golden Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$870
Covington GlenBirch1BR,1BA$877
View at StonecrestA1 - C1BR,1BA$879
The Park at Carrigan1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$885

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Decatur, GA

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Decatur area is the $0.94 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Linden Ridge in the in the Stone Mountain neighborhood starting from $1,317. The second greatest value Decatur apartment is the 3x2F Model at Wesley Club starting at $1,400 with a $1.05 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.
Linden Ridge2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Wesley Club3x2F3BR,2BA$1.05
Midwood GardensC13BR,2BA$1.02
The Apartments at President Park2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.79
Orchard Walk2 Bedroom Two Bathroom-60%2BR,2BA$0.80
Ashberry2x22BR,2BA$0.84
The Quarry75qu2212BR,2BA$1.05
Polo Club Apartments2x2BDS The Hackney2BR,2BA$1.02
Hills at Fairington1x11BR,1BA$0.89
Flourish ParkFernwood1BR,1BA$1.06

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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 $885.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Decatur?

The cheapest apartment in Decatur is Ridgewood which is listed at $685, while the average apartment in Decatur costs $1,797.

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 1,059 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 $607 which is $1,190 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Decatur.

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