Decatur Heights

Decatur, GA

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Decatur Heights - Decatur, GA Area Guide

A charming, walkable neighborhood brimming with character

Suburban Historic Charming Convenient Park-Like Walkable Bicycle-Friendly

Decatur Heights was developed in the early 20th century. It was once home to modestly-sized cottages and large lot sizes, but as the center of Decatur (just five minutes away) has grown, so too has this family-friendly neighborhood.

Situated between Downtown Decatur and Scottdale, Decatur Heights is a near-perfect location for anyone looking for a peaceful rental with quick access to unique restaurants and shopping. Like the rest of the area, there’s a large emphasis on preserving the natural beauty of the area. Parks — both kid and dog-friendly — are well within walking distance, as is the eclectic offerings of Downtown Decatur. You could spend more than a day exploring all the diverse culinary offerings of Your Dekalb Farmers Market and the restaurants that surround it.

There’s an even mix of apartments and townhomes available, so no matter what your style or budget you’ll find a rental in this unique part of Atlanta.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Decatur Heights is $1,674 for a studio, $1,652 for one bedroom, $2,257 for two bedrooms, and $2,661 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Decatur Heights has decreased by -2.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 629 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,674/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 746 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,652/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,126 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,257/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,420 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,661/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

40 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

60 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

60 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Glenn Creek Nature Preserve
  • Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve
  • Bradley Observatory
  • South River Watershed Alliance
  • Wylde Center and Oakhurst Community Garden

Commuter Rail

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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.