Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Decatur Heights Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $500 (44 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Decatur Heights area of Decatur.

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Emory Woods Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Emory Woods Apartments

2085 Powell LnDecatur, GA 30033
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Brittany Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brittany Place

3246 Covington DrDecatur, GA 30032
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Park Summit
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Summit

2778 N Decatur RdDecatur, GA 30033

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Paces Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paces Park

100 Paces Park DrDecatur, GA 30033
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North Decatur Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

North Decatur Gardens

1400 Church StDecatur, GA 30030
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Ponce Properties
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ponce Properties

108 E Ponce de Leon AveDecatur, GA 30030
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Arcadia Decatur
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadia Decatur

220 N Arcadia AveDecatur, GA 30030
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Northern Pines
2 Bedroom Apartments

Northern Pines

774 Northern AveClarkston, GA 30021
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Mills Creek Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mills Creek Crossing

3175 Mills Creek CirScottdale, GA 30079
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Decatur Heights, Decatur, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Decatur Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Decatur Heights area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Parc 1000 Apartment Homes priced from $995. Oak Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,020. Here are the most affordable Decatur Heights apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parc 1000 Apartment HomesFernwood1BR,1BA$995
Oak Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom Open Floorplan1BR,1BA$1,020
RidgewoodOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,040
Midway Manor Apartments1 Bed / 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Domain & Gateway at CedarThe Atlantic Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,140
Clairmont Reserve Apartment HomesThe Decatur1BR,1BA$1,199
The Pines on Scott1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,199
Icon Avondale Apartments1 BEDROOM • 1 BATHROOM (PHASE I)1BR,1BA$1,201
Park SummitThe Decatur (S1)Studio,1BA$1,208

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Decatur Heights, GA

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Decatur Heights area is the $1.47 price per square foot Kourtney Model at Henley Avondale in the in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Decatur Heights apartment is the 2162 Heritage Heights Model at 2162 Heritage Heights, Unit Heritage Heights starting at $2,000 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Toco Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Decatur Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Henley AvondaleKourtney4BR,3.5BA$1.47
2162 Heritage Heights, Unit Heritage Heights2162 Heritage Heights2BR,1BA$1.07
Park Estates2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.22
The Mason Mills ApartmentsB12BR,1.5BA$1.47
Gateway at Cedar BrookThe Emory Renovated2BR,1BA$1.27
The Five @ North DecaturAmor2BR,1BA$1.33
Avondale Station Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.43
Parc 1000 Apartment HomesFernwood1BR,1BA$1.11
Midway Manor Apartments1 Bed / 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.28
Domain & Gateway at CedarThe Atlantic Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Decatur Heights, Decatur, GA

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in Decatur, GA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Decatur Heights, Decatur, and the greater Atlanta area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Decatur Heights Neighborhood in Decatur, GA

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Decatur Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Decatur Heights is under $1,208.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Decatur Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Decatur Heights is Parc 1000 Apartment Homes which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Decatur Heights costs $2,799.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Decatur Heights?

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 308 regular apartments in Decatur Heights 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 Heights?

Cheap apartments in Decatur Heights have an average cost of $672 which is $2,127 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Decatur Heights.

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