Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Decatur Heights Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $500 (97 Rentals)

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Domain & Gateway at Cedar
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$1,100 - $3,068
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Domain & Gateway at Cedar

3073 Cedar Creek PkwyDecatur, GA 30033
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Arden Vue
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$1,110 - $3,984
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$1,110 - $3,984
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Arden Vue

3421 N Druid Hills RdDecatur, GA 30033
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Resia Willows
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$1,408 - $2,932
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Resia Willows

4151 Memorial DrDecatur, GA 30032
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Aventura Decatur
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$1,514 - $2,891
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Aventura Decatur

100 Grayson PlDecatur, GA 30030
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Gables Montclair
$1,539 - $5,345
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Gables Montclair

100 Ladson CtDecatur, GA 30033
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Notion
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$1,581 - $5,688
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Notion

125 N Arcadia AveDecatur, GA 30030
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Connect Decatur
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$1,660 - $4,494
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Connect Decatur

2641 E College 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 Barrington priced from $945. Oak Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Decatur Heights apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BarringtonOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$945
Oak Creek ApartmentsClassic 2 bedroom / 1 Bath Unit2BR,1BA$950
RidgewoodOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$975
Flourish ParkElmwood2BR,1BA$1,050
Gateway at Cedar BrookThe Emory2BR,1BA$1,051
Domain & Gateway at CedarThe Midtown2BR,1BA$1,100
Arden VueS1Studio,1BA$1,110
Park EstatesA12BR,2BA$1,199
The Avenues of North DecaturThe Berkley1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Decatur Heights, GA

As of July 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 The Scottsdale Upgraded-Vaulted Ceilings - Full... Model at Decatur Flats starting at $1,725 with a $1.49 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
Decatur FlatsThe Scottsdale Upgraded-Vaulted Ceilings - Full...2BR,2BA$1.49
Flourish ParkElmwood2BR,1.5BA$0.91
Park EstatesA12BR,2BA$1.14
Gateway at Cedar BrookThe Emory Renovated2BR,1BA$1.20
Domain & Gateway at CedarThe Midtown Renovated2BR,1BA$1.24
The Five @ North DecaturAmor2BR,1BA$1.33
1377 Scott Blvd1377 Scott Blvd1BR,1BA$1.39
Oak Creek Apartments2 bedroom Open Floorplan2BR,1BA$1.35
The Avenues of North DecaturThe Berkley1BR,1BA$1.40

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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 $1,200.

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

The cheapest apartment in Decatur Heights is Barrington which is listed at $945, while the average apartment in Decatur Heights costs $1,901.

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 179 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 $636 which is $1,265 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Decatur Heights.

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