Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Decatur Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $500 (74 Rentals)

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Aventura Decatur
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$1,374 - $2,453
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Aventura Decatur

100 Grayson PlDecatur, GA 30030
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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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1133 on the Square
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$1,645 - $6,489
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1133 on the Square

133 Commerce DrDecatur, GA 30030
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AMLI Decatur
$1,646 - $3,998
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AMLI Decatur

122 W Trinity PlDecatur, GA 30030
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1005 McClelen Way, Unit McClelen Way

1005 McClelen Way
DecaturGA30033

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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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Ponce Properties
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ponce Properties

155-163 Ponce de Leon CtDecatur, GA 30030

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351 Hillcrest
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351 Hillcrest

351 Hillcrest AveDecatur, GA 30030
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Arcadia Decatur
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadia Decatur

220 N Arcadia AveDecatur, GA 30030
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430 Ponce
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430 Ponce

430 E Ponce de Leon AveDecatur, GA 30030
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Camellia Decatur
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camellia Decatur

212 Adair StDecatur, GA 30030

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Downtown Decatur, Decatur, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Decatur Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Decatur area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Golden Apartments priced from $820. Element at Kirkwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Downtown Decatur apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Golden Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$820
Element at KirkwoodA11BR,1BA$999
Park SummitThe Decatur (S1)Studio,1BA$1,044
Gateway at Cedar BrookThe Townes Renovated1BR,1BA$1,086
The Pines on Scott1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,149
The Residence at 1743 N DecaturSmall Unfurnished studioStudio,1BA$1,150
The BaxterS1Studio,1BA$1,195
Commons of East Lake2x1r850 2BR,1BA$1,265
Canopy East Lake ApartmentsS2 Studio,1BA$1,292
Springdale Apartments1/1 Renovated 6801BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Decatur, GA

As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Decatur area is the $1.68 price per square foot Manning Model at Towns on Church in the in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood starting from $2,973. The second greatest value Downtown Decatur apartment is the 139 E Hill St Model at 139 E Hill St, Unit 42 starting at $1,695 with a $1.66 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Towns on ChurchManning3BR,3.5BA$1.68
139 E Hill St, Unit 42139 E Hill St2BR,1.5BA$1.66
Enclave Oakhurst Village2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 349482BR,1BA$1.50
Avondale Station Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.54
The Avenues of North DecaturThe Berkley1BR,1BA$1.58
Valley Brook Crossing Apartments1 Bed, 1.00 Bath1BR,1BA$1.64
Gateway at Cedar BrookThe Townes Renovated1BR,1BA$1.45
Paces ParkThe Inman1BR,1BA$1.75
The Pines on Scott1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.54
Golden Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.26

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Downtown Decatur, Decatur, GA

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Among cities in Georgia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Eastern Atlanta, GA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Decatur Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Decatur?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Decatur is under $1,300.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Decatur is Golden Apartments which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in Downtown Decatur costs $19,658.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Decatur?

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 127 regular apartments in Downtown Decatur 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 Downtown Decatur?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Decatur have an average cost of $532 which is $19,126 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Decatur.

Expert Rental Resources

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