
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Decatur Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $500 (39 Rentals)
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1609 Line Cir, Unit 1609 Line Cir #2

1377 Scott Blvd, Unit A

The Clarion Apartments

The Link at Columbia Senior Residences

The Pines on Scott

Valley Brook Crossing Apartments

The Avenues of North Decatur

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Avondale Station Apartments

184 Garden Ln, Unit Left

The Orleans of Decatur

Jackson Square

Columbia Senior Residences at Forrest Hills

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Park at Westchester
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Gateway at Cedar Brook

Commons of East Lake

North Decatur Gardens

Ponce Properties

Enclave Oakhurst Village

449 E. Ponce

Ponce Properties
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1447 Oxford Rd NE

431 Annie St

Emory Point

Element at Kirkwood

451 Durand Dr NE

437 Annie St

2040

Arbors of East Atlanta
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The Commons of East Lake

1760 Memorial
Downtown Decatur, Decatur, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Decatur?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Decatur Studio Apartments | $1,616 | $1,050 | $2,387 |
| Downtown Decatur 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,760 | $995 | $4,629 |
| Downtown Decatur 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,271 | $825 | $6,335 |
| Downtown Decatur 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,827 | $830 | $8,335 |
| Downtown Decatur 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,562 | $3,400 | $3,725 |
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There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Decatur Neighborhood of Decatur, GA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Decatur Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Decatur area of Atlanta, GA is a Studio unit found at Park Summit priced from $999. The Clarion Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,108. Here are the most affordable Downtown Decatur apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Summit | The Decatur (S1) | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| The Clarion Apartments | The Decatur | 1BR,1BA | $1,108 |
| Gateway at Cedar Brook | The Townes Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,181 |
| Emory Point | S232 | Studio,1BA | $1,197 |
| Element at Kirkwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Arbors of East Atlanta | 2 bed 1 bath C | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Valley Brook Crossing Apartments | 1 Bed, 1.00 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Commons of East Lake | 2x1r850 | 2BR,1BA | $1,265 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Decatur, GA
As of February 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Decatur area is the $1.35 price per square foot B3T-Rhodes Model at Gables Montclair in the in the Toco Hills neighborhood starting from $2,448. The second greatest value Downtown Decatur apartment is the 135 E Hill St Model at 135 E Hill St, Unit 135 E Hill St. - Unit 29 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 Downtown Decatur apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gables Montclair | B3T-Rhodes | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.35 |
| 135 E Hill St, Unit 135 E Hill St. - Unit 29 | 135 E Hill St | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Clairmont Reserve Apartment Homes | The Emory | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Arbors of East Atlanta | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Avondale Station Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Valley Brook Crossing Apartments | 1 Bed, 1.00 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 1602 Line Cir, Unit 1602 Line Cir - Unit 3 | 1602 Line Cir | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 1609 Line Cir, Unit 1609 Line Cir #2 | 1609 Line Cir | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| The Pines on Scott | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Gateway at Cedar Brook | The Townes Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Decatur Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Decatur?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Decatur is at Park Summit listed at $999.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Decatur Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Decatur Apartment is $1,108 at The Clarion Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Decatur Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Decatur is starting from $1,200 at Arbors of East Atlanta.
What is the most affordable Downtown Decatur Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Decatur Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Gateway at Cedar Brook and starts from $1,459.
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