Cheap Apartments for Rent in Decatur, MI from $600 (42 Rentals)

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Grierson Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grierson Apartments

306 Prairie RondeDecatur, MI 49045
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Decatur Downs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Decatur Downs

409 E Edgar Bergen BlvdDecatur, MI 49045
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property at 16950 Woodland Dr

$900 - $1,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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16950 Woodland Dr

Three RiversMI49093
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Mulberry Point
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mulberry Point

2140 Sanibel IslandPortage, MI 49024
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property at 444 Garland St

$1,075

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 10

444 Garland St

KalamazooMI49001

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Decatur, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Decatur Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Decatur, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Chestnut Hills Apartments in the Colony Farm neighborhood priced from $900. Grierson Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $915. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Decatur apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chestnut Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Grierson ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$915
McDowell ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$920
Peppertree Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$925
Lawrence Downs1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Briarwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$935
Concord Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$944
Mallard Cove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
Seville ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$987
Pines West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Decatur, MI and Nearby

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Decatur area is the $1.51 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Tall Oaks Apartment Homes in the starting from $1,668. The second greatest value Decatur apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Seville Apartments starting at $987 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Colony Farm 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.
Tall Oaks Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.51
Seville ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Pines West ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.41
McDowell ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Grierson ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Concord Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.35
Briarwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.42
Lawrence Downs2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.49
Chestnut Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Mallard Cove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Decatur Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Decatur?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Decatur is at Woodstone Apartments listed at $1,045.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Decatur Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Decatur Apartment is $900 at Chestnut Hills Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Decatur Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Decatur is starting from $944 at Concord Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable Decatur Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Decatur Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Vista Apartments and Townhomes and starts from $1,475.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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