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2676 Milscott Dr

DecaturGA30033

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10 Rimington Ln

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711 Oakview Rd

DecaturGA30030
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10 Rimington Ln

DecaturGA30030
property at 2676 Milscott Dr

2676 Milscott Dr

DecaturGA30033
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245 E Trinity Pl

DecaturGA30030

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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 430 Ponce priced from $1,125. Arbors of East Atlanta has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,190. Here are the most affordable Downtown Decatur apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
430 Ponce430-08Studio,1BA$1,125
Arbors of East Atlanta1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,190
The Pines on Scott1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,199
Element at KirkwoodA11BR,1BA$1,249
The Avenues of North DecaturThe Hampton1BR,1BA$1,255
Paces ParkThe Inman1BR,1BA$1,284
Gateway at Cedar BrookThe Emory Renovated2BR,1BA$1,285
Commons of East Lake2x1r850 2BR,1BA$1,295
Jackson SquareThe Blake1BR,1BA$1,305
The Clarion ApartmentsThe Fox1BR,1BA$1,316

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Decatur, GA

As of July 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Decatur area is the $1.60 price per square foot Hillmont Model at Henley Avondale in the in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood starting from $3,375. The second greatest value Downtown Decatur apartment is the C2T-Cooper Model at Gables Montclair starting at $2,710 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Toco Hills 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$1.60
Gables MontclairC2T-Cooper3BR,3.5BA$1.31
139 E Hill St, Unit #55139 E Hill St2BR,1.5BA$1.43
Clairmont Reserve Apartment HomesThe Clairmont1BR,1BA$1.50
Gateway at Cedar BrookThe Emory Renovated2BR,1BA$1.29
Avondale Station Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.42
Valley Brook Crossing Apartments1 Bed, 1.00 Bath1BR,1BA$1.64
Arbors of East Atlanta1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.59
Paces ParkThe Inman1BR,1BA$1.73
The Pines on Scott1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.61

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Decatur

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Decatur?

There are currently 162 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Decatur, GA with pricing that ranges from $758 to $27,680. There are also 128 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Decatur ranging from $965 to $8,500.

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 $965 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,782.

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 $1,950 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $9,170.

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