Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Decatur Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $800 (18 Rentals)

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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. 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$895
Element at KirkwoodA11BR,1BA$999
Gateway at Cedar BrookThe Emory2BR,1BA$1,051
The Residence at 1743 N DecaturSmall StudioStudio,1BA$1,149
Paces ParkThe Inman1BR,1BA$1,232

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Decatur, GA

As of July 23, 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 1557 Conway Rd Model at 1557 Conway Rd, Unit Unit B starting at $1,600 with a $0.94 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
1557 Conway Rd, Unit Unit B1557 Conway Rd3BR,1BA$0.94
Gables MontclairA3T-Talbert1BR,1.5BA$1.50
Avondale Station Apartments2BR2BR,1BA$1.38
The Avenues of North DecaturThe Filmore1BR,1BA$1.29
Gateway at Cedar BrookThe Emory Renovated2BR,1BA$1.20
1377 Scott Blvd1377 Scott Blvd1BR,1BA$1.39
1607 Line Cir, Unit 21607 Line Cir2BR,1BA$1.12
Element at KirkwoodA11BR,1BA$1.43
Golden Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Decatur

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Decatur?

There are currently 156 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Decatur, GA with pricing that ranges from $825 to $12,044. There are also 99 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Decatur ranging from $800 to $9,500.

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 $800 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,234.

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 $830 to $12,044, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,625 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,875 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $8,012.

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