Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Decatur Heights Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $500 (82 Rentals)

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Domain & Gateway at Cedar
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$1,061 - $3,342
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Domain & Gateway at Cedar

3073 Cedar Creek PkwyDecatur, GA 30033
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Arden Vue
$1,109 - $3,636
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Arden Vue

3421 N Druid Hills RdDecatur, GA 30033
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Aventura Decatur
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$1,360 - $2,523
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Aventura Decatur

100 Grayson PlDecatur, GA 30030
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Resia Willows
$1,408 - $3,221
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Resia Willows

4151 Memorial DrDecatur, GA 30032
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Gables Montclair
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$1,570 - $6,290
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Gables Montclair

100 Ladson CtDecatur, GA 30033
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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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Skye at Eastlake
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Skye at Eastlake

3900 Memorial DrDecatur, GA 30032

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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 2 Beds unit found at Oak Creek Apartments priced from $1,000. Gateway at Cedar Brook has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,009. Here are the most affordable Decatur Heights apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Creek ApartmentsClassic Large 2Br / 1 Bath Unit2BR,1BA$1,000
Gateway at Cedar BrookThe Emory2BR,1BA$1,009
Park SummitThe Decatur (S1)Studio,1BA$1,044
Flourish ParkElmwood2BR,1BA$1,050
Domain & Gateway at CedarThe Midtown2BR,1BA$1,058
The Five @ North DecaturBeso2BR,2BA$1,060
Arden VueS1Studio,1BA$1,109
The Pines on Scott1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,149
Jackson SquareThe Byron1BR,1BA$1,174
The BaxterS1Studio,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Decatur Heights, GA

As of June 08, 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 Aster Model at Flourish Park starting at $1,275 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Decatur Heights 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
Flourish ParkAster2BR,1.5BA$0.98
Park EstatesA12BR,2BA$1.14
The Five @ North DecaturAmor2BR,1BA$1.33
Phoenix Station - NOW OPENTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.52
Enclave Oakhurst Village2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 349482BR,1BA$1.50
Avondale Station Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.52
Gateway at Cedar BrookThe Townes Renovated1BR,1BA$1.44
Domain & Gateway at CedarThe Atlantic Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.41
Oak Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom Open Floorplan1BR,1BA$1.47

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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 $1,195.

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 $1,035, while the average apartment in Decatur Heights costs $4,495.

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 257 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 $871 which is $3,624 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Decatur Heights.

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