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7 Quail Run

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Decatur, GA

Pricing Updated: 07/26/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Decatur, GA area range in price from $530 to $6,900 with an overall median price of $3,554. The three Decatur neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Chelsea Heights at $1,600, Panthersville at $530, and Candler McAfee at $617. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Decatur Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Chelsea Heights$1,600$1,6001
Panthersville$2,049$53030
Candler McAfee$2,342$61759
Belvedere Park$2,822$617114
Medlock Park$2,900$80017
Avondale Park$3,500$1,35034
Kensington$3,500$75046
Great Lakes$3,995$80018
Glennwood$4,000$8008
Greater Valley Brook$4,975$73027

Cheapest Available Decatur Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Decatur, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at East Perimeter Pointe Apartments in the South DeKalb neighborhood priced from $748. Redan Village in the South DeKalb neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Decatur apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
East Perimeter Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$748
Redan VillageStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$749
The ClaraBright1BR,1BA$775
Willow Creek ApartmentsWillow 2Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$795
Valleyfield Apartments1A1BR,1BA$799
Ashberry1x11BR,1BA$849
Reserve at Stone CreekAmethyst1BR,1BA$867
Covington GlenBirch1BR,1BA$877
Golden Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Decatur, GA

As of July 26, 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 2 Bedroom Garden Model at Linden Ridge starting at $1,274 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Stone Mountain 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$0.91
The Village at Wesley ChapelThree Bedroom Garden3BR,2BA$1.06
Flourish ParkElmwood2BR,1.5BA$0.91
The Abernathy ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$0.98
The Quarry75qu2212BR,2BA$1.05
Pines at Lawrenceville ApartmentsCumberland (Upgraded)2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Midwood GardensB32BR,2BA$1.04
Polo Club Apartments2x2BDL The Windsor2BR,2BA$1.05
Woodside Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.87

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Frequently Asked Questions about Decatur

What type of rentals are currently available in Decatur?

There are currently 566 Apartments for Rent in Decatur, GA with pricing that ranges from $748 to $24,325. There are also 471 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Decatur ranging from $525 to $15,000.

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 $525 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,717.

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 $12,044, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,590.

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