Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Decatur Heights Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $500 (66 Rentals)

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Cortland Viridian
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$1,327 - $5,156
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$1,255 - $5,084
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$72
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$1,327 - $5,156
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cortland Viridian

3421 N Druid Hills RdDecatur, GA 30033
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Aventura Decatur
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$1,470 - $3,904
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$1,403 - $3,837
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$67
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$1,470 - $3,904
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Aventura Decatur

100 Grayson PlDecatur, GA 30030
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Emory Woods Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Emory Woods Apartments

2085 Powell LnDecatur, GA 30033
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Park Summit
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Summit

2778 N Decatur RdDecatur, GA 30033
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Brittany Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brittany Place

3246 Covington DrDecatur, GA 30032
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Sky at Eastlake 2
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sky at Eastlake 2

3626 Midway RdDecatur, GA 30032
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430 Ponce
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

430 Ponce

430 E Ponce de Leon AveDecatur, GA 30030

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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
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ponce Properties

108 E Ponce de Leon AveDecatur, GA 30030
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449 E. Ponce
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

449 E. Ponce

449 E Ponce de Leon AveDecatur, GA 30030
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Ponce Properties
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ponce Properties

155-163 Ponce de Leon CtDecatur, GA 30030
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225-Hillcrest
2 Bedroom Apartments

225-Hillcrest

225 Hillcrest AveDecatur, 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 1 Bed 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 $955. Here are the most affordable Decatur Heights apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Creek ApartmentsClassic Studio Unit1BR,1BA$800
RidgewoodOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$955
Park SummitThe Decatur (S1)Studio,1BA$964
Icon Avondale ApartmentsSTUDIO 1 BATHROOMStudio,1BA$1,022
BarringtonTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1,025
Gateway at Cedar BrookThe Townes Renovated1BR,1BA$1,045
Domain & Gateway at CedarThe Atlantic Renovated1BR,1BA$1,045
Parc 1000 Apartment HomesElmwood2BR,1BA$1,050
The Orleans of DecaturToulouse1BR,1BA$1,117

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Decatur Heights, GA

As of March 09, 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 135 E Hill St Model at 135 E Hill St starting at $1,850 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Downtown Decatur 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
135 E Hill St135 E Hill St2BR,1BA$1.37
Parc 1000 Apartment HomesElmwood2BR,1.5BA$0.91
Park Estates2x22BR,2BA$1.14
The Five @ North DecaturAmor2BR,1BA$1.38
Phoenix Station - NOW OPENTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.52
Avondale Station Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.41
Gateway at Cedar BrookThe Townes Renovated1BR,1BA$1.39
Domain & Gateway at CedarThe Atlantic Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.40
3583 Midway Rd, Unit #A3583 Midway RdStudio ,1BA$1.54

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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 $1,117.

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

The cheapest apartment in Decatur Heights is Oak Creek Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Decatur Heights costs $3,637.

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 275 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 $736 which is $2,901 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Decatur Heights.

Expert Rental Resources

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