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Decatur, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Decatur, GA

Pricing Updated: 07/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Decatur, GA area range in price from $602 to $13,532 with an overall median price of $2,236. The three Decatur neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Panthersville at $602, Candler McAfee at $975, and Greater Valley Brook at $749. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Decatur Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Panthersville$1,399$602137
Candler McAfee$1,823$975137
Greater Valley Brook$1,851$74977
Kensington$2,032$749173
Belvedere Park$2,066$749293
Scottdale$2,076$749184
Avondale Park$2,100$859148
North Decatur$2,334$749420
Medlock Park$2,629$1,25562
Chelsea Heights$2,688$758409

Cheapest Available Decatur Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Decatur, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Valleyfield Apartments in the South DeKalb neighborhood priced from $799. Redan Village in the South DeKalb neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Decatur apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valleyfield Apartments1A1BR,1BA$799
Redan Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$799
East Perimeter Pointe ApartmentsA6 - A91BR,1BA$851
Oak Creek ApartmentsClassic Studio UnitStudio,1BA$859
The Park at Carrigan1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$859
The Park at Stonehaven1Bed/1Bath Silver1BR,1BA$875
Ashgrove Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$900
Brentwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Reserve at Stone CreekAmethyst1BR,1BA$917
Villas At Panthersville Apartment Homes*1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Decatur, GA

As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Decatur area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2162 Heritage Heights Model at 2162 Heritage Heights, Unit Heritage Heights in the in the Toco Hills neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Decatur apartment is the 2 Bedroom Garden Model at Linden Ridge starting at $1,380 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Southeast DeKalb neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Decatur apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2162 Heritage Heights, Unit Heritage Heights2162 Heritage Heights2BR,1BA$1.07
Linden Ridge2 Bedroom Garden2BR,2BA$0.99
Wesley Club2BR/1.5BA TOWNHOME2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Mirador at IdlewoodThe Santa Cruz2BR,2BA$1.00
The Quarry2BR/2BA Medium2BR,2BA$1.05
Reserve at Twin OaksLancaster2BR,2BA$0.95
Candler Forrest Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.97
The Hills at Fairington1 BR1BR,1BA$1.00
Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$1.10
Parc 1000 Apartment HomesFernwood1BR,1BA$1.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Decatur

What type of rentals are currently available in Decatur?

There are currently 562 Apartments for Rent in Decatur, GA with pricing that ranges from $602 to $27,680. There are also 507 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Decatur ranging from $385 to $22,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Decatur ranges from $385 to $22,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,614.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Decatur range from $930 to $10,712, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,560.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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