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Decatur, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Decatur, GA

Pricing Updated: 06/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Decatur, GA area range in price from $450 to $8,335 with an overall median price of $3,002. The three Decatur neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Panthersville at $500, Chelsea Heights at $1,500, and Candler McAfee at $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$2,115$500215
Chelsea Heights$2,195$1,5001
Candler McAfee$2,395$450151
Scottdale$2,630$599365
Belvedere Park$2,699$485474
Kensington$2,699$749328
Avondale Park$2,742$900310
Greater Valley Brook$2,965$599396
Glennwood$3,695$1,195105
Great Lakes$3,695$758344

Cheapest Available Decatur Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Decatur, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Aurora in the South DeKalb neighborhood priced from $729. East Perimeter Pointe Apartments in the South DeKalb neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $796. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Decatur apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
AuroraA1AV-40%1BR,1BA$729
East Perimeter Pointe ApartmentsA2 - A51BR,1BA$796
Redan Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$799
Valleyfield Apartments1A1BR,1BA$799
The Park at Carrigan1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$859
Manor at Indian Creek1 Bed 710 sf1BR,1BA$877
Ashgrove Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$900
Vesta BouldercrestA11BR,1BA$904
Mirador at IdlewoodThe Phoenix1BR,1BA$912
Villas At Panthersville Apartment Homes*1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Decatur, GA

As of June 08, 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 3 Bedroom Two Bathroom-60% Model at Orchard Walk starting at $1,350 with a $0.95 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
Orchard Walk3 Bedroom Two Bathroom-60%3BR,2BA$0.95
Linden Ridge2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Wesley Club2BR/1.5BA TOWNHOME2BR,1.5BA$1.08
The Quarry2BR/2BA Medium2BR,2BA$1.05
Hidden Woods2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.09
The Hills at Fairington1 BR1BR,1BA$1.00
Candler Village2x12BR,1BA$1.07
Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$1.10
Mirador at IdlewoodThe Phoenix1BR,1BA$1.02

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Frequently Asked Questions about Decatur

What type of rentals are currently available in Decatur?

There are currently 548 Apartments for Rent in Decatur, GA with pricing that ranges from $400 to $26,530. There are also 476 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Decatur ranging from $750 to $9,500.

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 $750 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,918.

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 $8,335, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,585.

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