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property at 707 Brennan Dr
$1,100

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707 Brennan Dr

DecaturGA30033

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$1,350

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709 Scott Blvd, Unit C

709 Scott Blvd
DecaturGA30030

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property at 578 Emory Oaks Way
$1,400

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578 Emory Oaks Way, Unit 578

578 Emory Oaks Way
DecaturGA30033
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Decatur, GA

Pricing Updated: 09/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Decatur, GA area range in price from $749 to $9,073 with an overall median price of $1,807. The three Decatur neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Panthersville at $1,300, Candler McAfee at $1,447, and Kensington at $1,450. 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$1,300$905209
Candler McAfee$1,447$905243
Kensington$1,450$749177
Greater Valley Brook$1,566$950168
Medlock Park$1,714$1,100171
North Decatur$1,787$825648
Scottdale$1,856$850490
Belvedere Park$1,869$749503
Chelsea Heights$1,945$825547
Great Lakes$1,963$82551

Cheapest Available Decatur Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Decatur, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Clara Apartments in the Clarkston neighborhood priced from $775. Valleyfield Apartments 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
The Clara ApartmentsBright1BR,1BA$775
Valleyfield Apartments1A1BR,1BA$799
East Perimeter Pointe ApartmentsA6 - A91BR,1BA$810
Woodcrest VillageThe Birch 1BR,1BA$825
Ashberry1x11BR,1BA$849
Reserve at Stone CreekAmethyst1BR,1BA$854
Golden Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$870
View at StonecrestA1 - C1BR,1BA$879
The Park at Carrigan1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$885

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Decatur, GA

As of September 09, 2026 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 3BR/2.0BA Model at Hidden Woods Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the South 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
Hidden Woods Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.07
Orchard Walk3 Bedroom Two Bathroom-Market3BR,2BA$0.84
Linden Ridge2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Avondale Reserve3x23BR,2BA$1.05
The Apartments at President Park2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.79
The Quarry75qu2212BR,2BA$1.05
Polo Club Apartments2x2BDS The Hackney2BR,2BA$0.99
Hills at Fairington1x11BR,1BA$0.89
Flourish ParkFernwood1BR,1BA$1.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Decatur

What type of rentals are currently available in Decatur?

There are currently 565 Apartments for Rent in Decatur, GA with pricing that ranges from $749 to $8,554. There are also 481 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Decatur ranging from $530 to $8,540.

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 $530 to $8,540 with an average monthly rent of $2,306.

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 $830 to $7,335, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $5,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,590.

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