Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Decatur Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $500 (70 Rentals)

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Aventura Decatur
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$1,492 - $2,818
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Aventura Decatur

100 Grayson PlDecatur, GA 30030
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Golden Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Golden Apartments

2711 Fairlee DrDecatur, GA 30032
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Emory Woods Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Emory Woods Apartments

2085 Powell LnDecatur, GA 30033
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449 E. Ponce
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

449 E. Ponce

449 E Ponce de Leon AveDecatur, GA 30030
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430 Ponce
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

430 Ponce

430 E Ponce de Leon AveDecatur, GA 30030

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Park Summit
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Summit

2778 N Decatur RdDecatur, GA 30033
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Arcadia Decatur
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadia Decatur

220 N Arcadia AveDecatur, GA 30030
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215-Hillcrest
2 Bedroom Apartments

215-Hillcrest

215 Hillcrest 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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351 Hillcrest
2 Bedroom Apartments

351 Hillcrest

351 Hillcrest AveDecatur, 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 Studio unit found at The Baxter priced from $1,195. Element at Kirkwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Downtown Decatur apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The BaxterS1Studio,1BA$1,195
Element at KirkwoodA11BR,1BA$1,199
Gateway at Cedar BrookThe Emory Renovated2BR,1BA$1,225
Arbors of East Atlanta2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,250
Commons of East Lake2x1r850 2BR,1BA$1,265
Paces ParkThe Inman1BR,1BA$1,266
The Clarion ApartmentsThe Phillips1BR,1BA$1,281
Avondale Station Apartments2BR2BR,1BA$1,295
The Pines on Scott2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,299
Jackson SquareThe Moore1BR,1BA$1,310

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Decatur, GA

As of May 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Decatur area is the $1.61 price per square foot Kourtney Model at Henley Avondale in the in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Downtown Decatur apartment is the Esplande Model at The Orleans of Decatur starting at $2,112 with a $1.62 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 AvondaleKourtney4BR,3.5BA$1.61
The Orleans of DecaturEsplande3BR,2BA$1.62
Valley Brook Crossing Apartments2 Bed, 2.00 Bath2BR,2BA$1.43
139 E Hill St, Unit 42139 E Hill St2BR,1.5BA$1.66
Gateway at Cedar BrookThe Emory Renovated2BR,1BA$1.23
Avondale Station Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.51
Arbors of East Atlanta2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.44
The Avenues of North DecaturThe Berkley1BR,1BA$1.58
The Pines on Scott2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.54
The Clarion ApartmentsThe Phillips1BR,1BA$1.69

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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 $1,310.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Decatur is Element at Kirkwood which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Downtown Decatur costs $19,854.

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 88 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 $615 which is $19,239 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Decatur.

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