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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $1,674 | $749 | $3,638 |
| Decatur Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,616 | $685 | $5,114 |
| Decatur Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,761 | $825 | $6,472 |
| Decatur Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,989 | $830 | $6,365 |
| Decatur Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,906 | $1,590 | $6,984 |
There are currently 600 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Decatur, GA area.The three Decatur neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are North Decatur, Belvedere Park, and Chelsea Heights. Here is today’s list of the top 6 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Decatur Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Pet Rating | Available Units | Median Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Decatur | 4/4 | 728 | $1,786 |
| Belvedere Park | 4/4 | 501 | $1,865 |
| Chelsea Heights | 3.5/4 | 625 | $1,927 |
| Scottdale | 3.5/4 | 531 | $1,852 |
| Avondale Park | 3/4 | 340 | $2,128 |
| Kensington | 3/4 | 171 | $1,432 |
The Decatur Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is 1133 on the Square in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. AMLI Decatur in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Decatur apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1133 on the Square | 4/4 | Downtown Decatur | $1,734 |
| AMLI Decatur | 4/4 | Downtown Decatur | $1,961 |
| Reserve Decatur Apartments | 3.8/4 | Decatur Heights | $1,299 |
| Willis Avondale Estates Apartments | 3.8/4 | Scottdale | $1,470 |
| Inkwell Decatur | 3.8/4 | Decatur Heights | $1,613 |
| Agape Senior | 3.8/4 | Stone Mountain | $1,220 |
| Hanover Edgewood | 3.8/4 | Edgewood | $1,332 |
| Ashland Pines Apartments | 3.6/4 | Stone Mountain | $1,016 |
| Walden Brook Apartments | 3.6/4 | Southeast DeKalb | $1,031 |
| The Jade at Avondale | 3.6/4 | Scottdale | $1,366 |
The lowest priced Decatur apartment at a property that allows pets is the Amethyst 1 Bed Model at Reserve at Stone Creek in the Stone Mountain neighborhood starting from $823. The second cheapest Decatur Pet Friendly apartment is the B1 Model at Ashland Pines Apartments, which is a 2 Beds starting at $1,016 in the Stone Mountain neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Decatur apartments.
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Reserve at Stone Creek | Amethyst | $823 |
| Ashland Pines Apartments | B1 | $1,016 |
| Walden Brook Apartments | A2 The Oakwood | $1,055 |
| Reserve Decatur Apartments | A1 | $1,299 |
| Hanover Edgewood | Aa | $1,332 |
| The Jade at Avondale | E3 | $1,366 |
| Willis Avondale Estates Apartments | A1 | $1,470 |
| Inkwell Decatur | A1 | $1,613 |
| 1133 on the Square | SB Sycamore | $1,734 |
| AMLI Decatur | Glenlake (C5) | $3,031 |
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Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Decatur is at Redan Village listed at $749.
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Decatur is $1,957.
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Decatur is a 2,992 square feet unit starting from $6,984 at 201 Clay St SE.
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Decatur is currently at 759 sq ft.
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