Downtown Decatur

Decatur, GA

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Downtown Decatur - Decatur, GA Area Guide

Delight in the eclectic charm of Downtown Decatur

Urban Charming Convenient Eclectic Vibrant Walkable

Downtown Decatur sits right in the heart of the city, brimming with commercial offerings, government buildings, community events, and more. The neighborhood is anchored by the vibrant Decatur Square, where residents and visitors alike enjoy exceptional restaurants, lowkey bars, coffeehouses, and independent shops in a charming locale.

Decatur Square also contains the Decatur Transit Station, which offers direct access to MARTA’s Blue Line. Decatur’s eclectic character adds to its allure, along with its distinctive blend of historic houses, luxury apartments, and contemporary condos available for rent. Agnes Scott College borders the neighborhood to the south, making the community a top choice for many students, faculty, and staff.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Decatur is $1,647 for a studio, $1,796 for one bedroom, $2,562 for two bedrooms, and $3,537 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Decatur has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 575 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,647/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 733 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,796/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,128 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,562/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,572 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,537/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown Decatur - Decatur, GA is for everyday living.

Moderately walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Good public transit

Transit

60 / 100

Moderately drivable

Drivability

60 / 100

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

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 February 2026.