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DecaturGA30035

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3575 Oakvale Rd

DecaturGA30034

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Decatur, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Decatur, GA

Pricing Updated: 09/06/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Decatur, GA area range in price from $749 to $8,335 with an overall median price of $2,524. The three Decatur neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Panthersville at $999, Kensington at $749, and Scottdale 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$1,517$999157
Kensington$2,066$749320
Scottdale$2,086$749419
Avondale Park$2,101$859310
Belvedere Park$2,175$749450
North Decatur$2,316$749515
Greater Valley Brook$2,435$749124
Great Lakes$2,518$75891
Chelsea Heights$2,723$758516
Medlock Park$3,224$1,200114

Cheapest Available Decatur Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Decatur, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Silver Oak Apartments in the Wynsley Park neighborhood priced from $768. Valleyfield Apartments in the South DeKalb neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Decatur apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Silver Oak ApartmentsBirch1BR,1BA$768
Valleyfield Apartments1A1BR,1BA$800
The Woodridge Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$800
The Park at Carrigan1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$825
Reserve at Stone CreekAmethyst1BR,1BA$890
East Perimeter Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$891
Willow Creek Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Candler Village1x11BR,1BA$899
Ashgrove Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$900
The Park at StonehavenGold Upgrade1BR,1BA$905

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Decatur, GA

As of September 06, 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 Marigold Model at Parc 1000 Apartment Homes starting at $1,340 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Decatur Heights 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
Parc 1000 Apartment HomesMarigold3BR,2BA$0.89
Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes3x23BR,2BA$0.98
Linden Ridge2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Wesley Club2BR/1.5BA TOWNHOME2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Orchard Walk2 Bedroom One and a Half Bathroom Townhome-60%2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Mirador at IdlewoodThe Santa Cruz2BR,2BA$1.07
The Quarry2BR/2BA Medium2BR,2BA$1.05
Kislev Golden Gate2/1.5 - Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.05
The Woodridge Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Decatur

What type of rentals are currently available in Decatur?

There are currently 550 Apartments for Rent in Decatur, GA with pricing that ranges from $749 to $32,844. There are also 524 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Decatur ranging from $385 to $12,000.

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 $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,617.

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 $925 to $8,335, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,060 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $985.

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