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2298 Tilson Cir

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3421 N Druid Hills RdDecatur, GA 30033
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Decatur, GA

Pricing Updated: 04/30/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Decatur, GA area range in price from $670 to $12,026 with an overall median price of $2,938. The three Decatur neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Panthersville at $970, Greater Valley Brook at $963, and North Decatur at $770. 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$1,616$97071
Greater Valley Brook$2,090$963132
North Decatur$2,376$770522
Belvedere Park$2,787$749380
Kensington$2,787$749214
Scottdale$2,787$770303
Medlock Park$2,895$1,109138
Great Lakes$2,917$82595
Glennwood$3,302$1,174110
Avondale Park$3,725$800218

Cheapest Available Decatur Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Decatur, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at East Perimeter Pointe Apartments in the South DeKalb neighborhood priced from $722. The Clara in the Wynsley Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $768. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Decatur apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
East Perimeter Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$722
The ClaraBlaze1BR,1BA$768
Valleyfield Apartments1A1BR,1BA$799
Oak Creek ApartmentsClassic Studio UnitStudio,1BA$800
Woodcrest VillageThe Birch 1BR,1BA$825
The Groves LithoniaB1M2BR,2BA$863
The Village at Wesley ChapelOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$877
Pines at Lawrenceville ApartmentsColoradoStudio,1BA$882
Reserve at Stone CreekAmethyst1BR,1BA$884
Covington GlenBirch1BR,1BA$887

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Decatur, GA

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Decatur area is the $0.99 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes in the in the South DeKalb neighborhood starting from $1,380. The second greatest value Decatur apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Linden Ridge starting at $1,317 with a $0.94 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.
Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes3x23BR,2BA$0.99
Linden Ridge2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.94
The Hills at Fairington2 BR TH2BR,2BA$0.75
Campus Crossings Briarcliff3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom C13BR,3BA$0.78
The Groves LithoniaC23BR,2BA$1.02
The Park at StonehavenGold Deluxe Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.04
The Abernathy ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$0.89
Flourish ParkElmwood2BR,1.5BA$0.91
Quarry2x2M2BR,2BA$1.05
The SapphireTwo Bed One Bath - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.01

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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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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 East Perimeter Pointe Apartments which is listed at $722, while the average apartment in Decatur costs $2,938.

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 1,053 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 $778 which is $2,160 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Decatur.

Expert Rental Resources

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