
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Decatur, GA from $500 with Utilities Included (67 Rentals)
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Cheap Apartments in Decatur.


Aurora

East Perimeter Pointe Apartments

Avondale Village

Fullerton

Kenridge Apartments

Agape Senior

Tranquility at Decatur

Aspen Woods

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

Creekside Apartments

The Avenues of North Decatur

Ridgewood

Valley Brook Crossing Apartments

Abbington Perimeter Apartments

Emory Woods Apartments

Castle Creek Apartments

Brittany Place

Sky at Eastlake 2
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Columbia Place Apartments

Columbia Village

Bolden Pines Apartments

Snapwoods Apartments

Park At Glenwood

Scenic At 2505

Shamrock Place

Woodcrest Village

The Park at Stonehaven

The Park at Carrigan
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Ashgrove Apartments

Reserve at Twin Oaks

Sage Pointe

View at Stonecrest

Ashland Pines Apartments

The Reid

Centra at North Druid Hills

Brightstone

Navarro Apartments

Willow Creek Apartments
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Starnes Senior Residences

The Hills at Fairington

Chelsea Court

Willow Branch

Paradise East Apartments

Buford Heights Apartments

Retreat at Edgewood

Indian Valley Apartments

Park City Place

Lenox Hills
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Decatur, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Decatur?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Studio Apartments | $1,652 | $749 | $5,333 |
| Decatur 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $650 | $6,076 |
| Decatur 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,792 | $825 | $9,201 |
| Decatur 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,071 | $830 | $10,000+ |
| Decatur 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,199 | $1,590 | $10,000+ |
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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease
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Read ArticleCommute Less, Live More: Top Neighborhoods Near Atlanta's Biggest Companies
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Read ArticleA Local Expert's Guide to the Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Atlanta
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Read ArticleReal 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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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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Helpful Local Expert Guides

An Atlanta Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in the Atlanta Area
Written by: Jan Boling
Atlanta, Georgia is a large, modern city with many neighborhoods that welcome both newcomers and natives.

Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Atlanta
Written by: Brandie Parton
As a member of the Apartment Home Living team, I am honored to share all I know about the fabulous city that I affectionately call ATL.

Commute Less, Live More: Top Neighborhoods Near Atlanta's Biggest Companies
Written by: Brandie Parton
Hi there, I am Brandie Parton, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Atlanta, GA. I love this bustling city that never seems to quit, rest, or become boring.

Exploring The World Outside Metro Atlanta: Local Suburbs You Will Want to Know About
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
Written by: Robin Stewart
Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.