Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Decatur Heights Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $500 (105 Rentals)

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property at 3331 Midway Rd

$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

3331 Midway Rd

DecaturGA30032

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Arden Vue
$1,109 - $3,159
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Arden Vue

3421 N Druid Hills RdDecatur, GA 30033
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Resia Willows
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$1,299 - $2,927
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Resia Willows

4151 Memorial DrDecatur, GA 30032
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Aventura Decatur
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$1,497 - $2,818
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Aventura Decatur

100 Grayson PlDecatur, GA 30030
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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 Studio unit found at Oak Creek Apartments priced from $800. Ridgewood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Decatur Heights apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Creek ApartmentsClassic Studio UnitStudio,1BA$800
RidgewoodOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$975
Flourish ParkElmwood2BR,1BA$1,050
Domain & Gateway at CedarThe Atlantic Renovated1BR,1BA$1,054
Gateway at Cedar BrookThe Townes Renovated1BR,1BA$1,054
Park SummitThe Decatur (S1)Studio,1BA$1,073
Arden VueS1Studio,1BA$1,109
Icon Avondale Apartments2 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM (PHASE I)2BR,1BA$1,130
Decatur FlatsThe Avondale Renovated-Full Size W/D1BR,1BA$1,200
Paces ParkThe Inman1BR,1BA$1,232

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Decatur Heights, GA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Decatur Heights area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2162 Heritage Heights Model at 2162 Heritage Heights, Unit Heritage Heights in the in the Toco Hills neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Decatur Heights apartment is the 1377 Scott Blvd Model at 1377 Scott Blvd, Unit B starting at $1,650 with a $1.27 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.
2162 Heritage Heights, Unit Heritage Heights2162 Heritage Heights2BR,1BA$1.07
1377 Scott Blvd, Unit B1377 Scott Blvd2BR,1BA$1.27
Valley Brook Crossing Apartments2 Bed, 2.00 Bath2BR,2BA$1.43
Flourish ParkElmwood2BR,1.5BA$0.91
Park Estates2x22BR,2BA$1.24
The Five @ North DecaturBella2BR,2BA$1.34
Avondale Station Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.48
Decatur FlatsThe Avondale Renovated-Full Size W/D1BR,1BA$1.46
Gateway at Cedar BrookThe Townes Renovated1BR,1BA$1.41
Domain & Gateway at CedarThe Atlantic Renovated1BR,1BA$1.41

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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!

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 $1,232.

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

The cheapest apartment in Decatur Heights is Ridgewood which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Decatur Heights costs $3,725.

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 265 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 $874 which is $2,851 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Decatur Heights.

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