Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Decatur Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $500 (91 Rentals)

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1607 Line Cir, Unit 2
$950
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1607 Line Cir, Unit 2

1607 Line CirDecatur, GA 30032
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Aventura Decatur
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$1,514 - $2,891
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Aventura Decatur

100 Grayson PlDecatur, GA 30030
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Notion
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$1,561 - $5,175
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Notion

125 N Arcadia AveDecatur, GA 30030
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436 Sycamore Dr, Unit 426
$1,590
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$1,590
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436 Sycamore Dr, Unit 426

436 Sycamore DrDecatur, GA 30030
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410 E Howard Ave, Unit 1
$1,650
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$1,650
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410 E Howard Ave, Unit 1

410 E Howard AveDecatur, GA 30030
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Connect Decatur
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$1,660 - $5,114
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Connect Decatur

2641 E College AveDecatur, GA 30030
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Gables Montclair
$1,681 - $5,348
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Gables Montclair

100 Ladson CtDecatur, GA 30033
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442 Sycamore Dr, Unit 442
$1,690
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$1,690
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442 Sycamore Dr, Unit 442

442 Sycamore DrDecatur, GA 30030
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Cortland on Ponce
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$1,795 - $12,044
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$1,795 - $12,044
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Cortland on Ponce

220 Ponce de Leon PlzDecatur, GA 30030
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$1,800

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1010 Scott Blvd, Unit D4

1010 Scott Blvd
DecaturGA30030
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1133 on the Square
$1,809 - $7,936
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1133 on the Square

133 Commerce DrDecatur, GA 30030
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AMLI Decatur
$1,868 - $4,066
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AMLI Decatur

122 W Trinity PlDecatur, GA 30030
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Emory Woods Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Emory Woods Apartments

2085 Powell LnDecatur, GA 30033
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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 $895. Jackson Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,065. Here are the most affordable Downtown Decatur apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Golden Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895
Jackson SquareThe Burns1BR,1BA$1,065
The Residence at 1743 N DecaturSmall StudioStudio,1BA$1,149
Canopy East Lake ApartmentsS2 Studio,1BA$1,150
The Avenues of North DecaturThe Berkley1BR,1BA$1,200
The Pines on Scott2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,249
Commons of East Lake2x1r850 2BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Decatur, GA

As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Decatur area is the $1.52 price per square foot Hillmont Model at Henley Avondale in the in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Downtown Decatur apartment is the The Briarcliff Renovated Model at Gateway at Cedar Brook starting at $1,484 with a $1.10 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.
Henley AvondaleHillmont3BR,3.5BA$1.52
Gateway at Cedar BrookThe Briarcliff Renovated3BR,2BA$1.10
The Apartments at President Park2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.79
Avondale Station Apartments2BR2BR,1BA$1.39
717 Scott Blvd, Unit 717 Scott Blvd Unit #A717 Scott Blvd2BR,1BA$1.53
1377 Scott Blvd1377 Scott Blvd1BR,1BA$1.39
The Avenues of North DecaturThe Berkley1BR,1BA$1.40
1607 Line Cir, Unit 21607 Line Cir2BR,1BA$1.12
The Pines on Scott2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.48
Golden Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.38

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Downtown Decatur, Decatur, GA

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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 $1,350.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Decatur is Golden Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Downtown Decatur costs $2,035.

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 65 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 $418 which is $1,617 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Decatur.

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