Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Decatur Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $1,000 (20 Rentals)

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property at 703 Twin Oaks Dr

703 Twin Oaks Dr

DecaturGA30030

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property at 2676 Milscott Dr

2676 Milscott Dr

DecaturGA30033
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10 Rimington Ln

DecaturGA30030

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2676 Milscott Dr

DecaturGA30033

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 430 Ponce priced from $1,125. Commons of East Lake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,165. Here are the most affordable Downtown Decatur apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
430 Ponce430-08 - StudioStudio,1BA$1,125
Commons of East Lake2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,165
Springdale ApartmentsRenovated - 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,175
Arbors of East Atlanta1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,190
The Pines on Scott1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Decatur, GA

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Decatur area is the $1.71 price per square foot Kourtney Model at Henley Avondale in the in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Downtown Decatur apartment is the The Briarcliff Renovated Model at Gateway at Cedar Brook starting at $1,837 with a $1.36 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$1.71
Gateway at Cedar BrookThe Briarcliff Renovated3BR,2BA$1.36
The Orleans of DecaturEsplande3BR,2BA$1.62
717 Scott Blvd, Unit 717 Scott Blvd Unit #A717 Scott Blvd2BR,1BA$1.53
Avondale Station Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.47
Valley Brook Crossing Apartments1 Bed, 1.00 Bath1BR,1BA$1.64
The Clarion ApartmentsThe Phillips1BR,1BA$1.70
Arbors of East Atlanta1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.59
The Pines on Scott1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.61
Commons of East Lake2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Decatur

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Decatur?

There are currently 155 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Decatur, GA with pricing that ranges from $758 to $9,330. There are also 108 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Decatur ranging from $1,019 to $8,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Decatur?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Decatur ranges from $1,019 to $8,100 with an average monthly rent of $3,336.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Decatur?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Decatur range from $930 to $8,335, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $8,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,900.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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