Cortland on Ponce
220 Ponce de Leon Plz,
Decatur, GA 30030
$1,678 - $12,027 Total Monthly Price
1-3 Beds
Downtown Decatur
Decatur, GA
Downtown Decatur - Decatur, GA Area Guide
Delight in the eclectic charm of Downtown Decatur
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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.
Explore the Neighborhood
Downtown Decatur shows its unique colorful side.
The MARTA train rights right below Decatur's downtown square.
A customer browses the books at Little Shop of Stories in Downtown Decatur.
Downtown Decatur features several restaurants and shopping options.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Decatur is $1,611 for a studio, $1,861 for one bedroom, $2,639 for two bedrooms, and $3,547 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Decatur has decreased by -4.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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583 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,611/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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739 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,861/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,128 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,639/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,572 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,547/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
Daily Essentials
Downtown Decatur - Decatur, GA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Downtown Decatur - Decatur, GA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Downtown Decatur - Decatur, GA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bradley Observatory
- South River Watershed Alliance
- Wylde Center and Oakhurst Community Garden
- Fernbank Forest & Science Center
- Glenn Creek Nature Preserve
Transit / Subway
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.