Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Decatur Heights Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $528 (98 Rentals)

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Domain & Gateway at Cedar
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$1,024 - $2,432

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Base Rent$1,024 - $2,432
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Domain & Gateway at Cedar

3073 Cedar Creek PkwyDecatur, GA 30033
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Arden Vue
$1,234 - $3,863

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Arden Vue

3421 N Druid Hills RdDecatur, GA 30033
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Resia Willows
$1,376 - $3,473

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Resia Willows

4151 Memorial DrDecatur, GA 30032
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property at 578 Emory Oaks Way
$1,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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578 Emory Oaks Way, Unit 578

578 Emory Oaks Way
DecaturGA30033
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Aventura Decatur
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$1,552 - $2,739

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Aventura Decatur

100 Grayson PlDecatur, GA 30030
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Notion
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$1,618 - $4,628

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Notion

125 N Arcadia AveDecatur, GA 30030
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1133 on the Square
$1,724 - $8,559

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1133 on the Square

133 Commerce DrDecatur, 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 $850. Flourish Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Decatur Heights apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Creek ApartmentsClassic Studio UnitStudio, 1BA$850
Flourish ParkFernwood1BR, 1BA$950
RidgewoodOne Bed One Bath1BR, 1BA$975
The Five @ North DecaturBeso2BR, 2BA$1,000
Gateway at Cedar BrookThe Townes Renovated1BR, 1BA$1,060
Domain & Gateway at CedarThe Atlantic Renovated1BR, 1BA$1,109
The Link at Columbia Senior ResidencesOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,174
Park EstatesA12BR, 2BA$1,199
The Avenues of North DecaturThe Berkley1BR, 1BA$1,200
Phoenix Station - NOW OPENOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Decatur Heights, GA

As of September 21, 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 Toco Hills neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Decatur Heights apartment is the Chesapeake Model at ReNew Druid Hills in the Toco Hills neighborhood starting at $1,849 with a $1.34 price per square foot. 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
ReNew Druid HillsChesapeake2BR, 2BA$1.34
The Apartments at President Park2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR, 2BA$0.79
Park EstatesA12BR, 2BA$1.14
The Five @ North DecaturAmor2BR, 1BA$1.28
Flourish ParkFernwood1BR, 1BA$1.06
BarringtonTwo Bed One Bath2BR, 1BA$1.39
The Avenues of North DecaturThe Berkley1BR, 1BA$1.40
Gateway at Cedar BrookThe Townes Renovated1BR, 1BA$1.41
Domain & Gateway at CedarThe Atlantic Renovated1BR, 1BA$1.48

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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 Oak Creek Apartments which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Decatur Heights costs $1,814.

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 182 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 $584 which is $1,230 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Decatur Heights.

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