Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sycamore Street Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $500 (73 Rentals)

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Aventura Decatur
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$1,360 - $2,493
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Aventura Decatur

100 Grayson PlDecatur, GA 30030
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Gables Montclair
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$1,577 - $6,395
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Gables Montclair

100 Ladson CtDecatur, GA 30033
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Emory Woods Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Emory Woods Apartments

2085 Powell LnDecatur, GA 30033
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Brittany Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brittany Place

3246 Covington DrDecatur, GA 30032
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Park Summit
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Summit

2778 N Decatur RdDecatur, GA 30033
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Skye at Eastlake
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Skye at Eastlake

3900 Memorial DrDecatur, GA 30032

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Sky at Eastlake 2
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sky at Eastlake 2

3626 Midway RdDecatur, GA 30032
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Ponce Properties
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ponce Properties

155-163 Ponce de Leon CtDecatur, GA 30030
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Arcadia Decatur
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Arcadia Decatur

220 N Arcadia AveDecatur, GA 30030
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351 Hillcrest
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351 Hillcrest

351 Hillcrest AveDecatur, GA 30030

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Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sycamore Street Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sycamore Street area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Element at Kirkwood priced from $999. Park Summit has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,044. Here are the most affordable Sycamore Street apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Element at KirkwoodA11BR,1BA$999
Park SummitThe Decatur (S1)Studio,1BA$1,044
Jackson SquareThe Blake1BR,1BA$1,056
RidgewoodOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,070
The Pines on Scott1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,149
The Residence at 1743 N DecaturSmall Unfurnished studioStudio,1BA$1,150
The BaxterS1Studio,1BA$1,195
Park EstatesA12BR,2BA$1,199
Icon Avondale Apartments1 BEDROOM • 1 BATHROOM (PHASE I)1BR,1BA$1,217
Gateway at Cedar BrookThe Clairmont Renovated2BR,2BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sycamore Street, GA

As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sycamore Street area is the $1.59 price per square foot Esplande Model at The Orleans of Decatur in the in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood starting from $2,075. The second greatest value Sycamore Street apartment is the A1 Model at Park Estates starting at $1,199 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Winnona Park Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sycamore Street apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Orleans of DecaturEsplande3BR,2BA$1.59
Park EstatesA12BR,2BA$1.14
Gateway at Cedar BrookThe Emory Renovated2BR,1BA$1.24
Avondale Station Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.53
The Avenues of North DecaturThe Berkley1BR,1BA$1.58
Valley Brook Crossing Apartments1 Bed, 1.00 Bath1BR,1BA$1.64
Paces ParkThe Inman1BR,1BA$1.67
Icon Avondale Apartments1 BEDROOM • 1 BATHROOM (PHASE II)1BR,1BA$1.66
The Pines on Scott1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.54
Element at KirkwoodA11BR,1BA$1.57

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Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Georgia, including Decatur. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sycamore Street Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sycamore Street?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sycamore Street is under $1,225.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sycamore Street?

The cheapest apartment in Sycamore Street is Ridgewood which is listed at $1,070, while the average apartment in Sycamore Street costs $4,495.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sycamore Street?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 173 regular apartments in Sycamore Street that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Sycamore Street?

Cheap apartments in Sycamore Street have an average cost of $904 which is $3,591 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sycamore Street.

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