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Decatur, GA

Area Guide

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Decatur is a popular suburban area right near Atlanta for those who want a city within a city feel, while still having access to all that Downtown Atlanta has to offer. Decatur is in northeast Atlanta and is centrally located to local schools, shopping, and dining options. Public transportation is available through subway stations throughout town. City Schools of Decatur is renowned for its quality education and is highly rated in the state.

Incredible pubs, eateries, and public parks are widespread in Decatur. Local restaurants are one of Decatur’s greatest attractions, known for diverse cuisines and lively atmospheres. Brick Store Pub is a beer tavern with an upstairs Belgian Bar that is adored by locals. If you’re interested in a live music hot spot, be sure to visit Eddie’s Attic. Decatur has a downtown area where most of its restaurants are, but local conveniences like grocery stores, churches, and fitness centers are located all across town. There are so many wonderful apartments to choose from, so be sure to find your perfect rental and start living your best life in Decatur, Georgia.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Decatur, GA is $1,480 for a studio, $1,387 for one bedroom, $1,573 for two bedrooms, and $1,787 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Decatur has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,387/month
742 Sq Ft
House
$2,273/month
1,533 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,658/month
1,054 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,156/month
1,570 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Decatur, GA

Transportation

56

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

18

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers

Public

Grades 4-7

196 Students

Narvie Harris Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

603 Students

Fifth Avenue Elementary

Public

Grades 3-5

596 Students

Laurel Ridge Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

412 Students

Briarlake Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

378 Students

Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers

Public

Grades 4-7

196 Students

Beacon Hill Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,323 Students

Chapel Hill Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

692 Students

Druid Hills Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

956 Students

Mcnair Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

857 Students

Decatur High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,853 Students

Southwest Dekalb High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,307 Students

Towers High School

Public

Grades 9-12

764 Students

Columbia High School

Public

Grades 9-12

898 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bradley Observatory
  • South River Watershed Alliance
  • Wylde Center and Oakhurst Community Garden
  • Glenn Creek Nature Preserve
  • Fernbank Forest & Science Center

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.