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Rental Market Trends in Decatur, GA

What is the average rent in Decatur, GA?

$1,383/month

Average Rent

744 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Decatur, GA is $1,383 per month. This is 16% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/month, making renting in Decatur more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Decatur, you can expect to pay about $1,441 per month for a studio, $1,383 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,561 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,787 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,441/month
572 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,383/month
744 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,561/month
1,074 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,787/month
1,359 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,244/month
520 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,824/month
904 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,373/month
1,522 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,380/month
2,357 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,472/month
681 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$5,730/month
989 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,147/month
1,007 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,996/month
1,256 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,382/month
1,646 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Decatur, GA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.4%, which averages out to $18 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Decatur, GA
Last Updated July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Decatur, GA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
6% $700 - $1,000/month
56% $1,001 - $1,500/month
29% $1,501 - $2,000/month
9% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Decatur?

Based on current rent prices, East Perimeter Pointe, Longview Pointe and Clifton Springs are the most affordable neighborhoods in Decatur.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Perimeter Pointe
$920/month
742 Sq Ft
Longview Pointe
$927/month
658 Sq Ft
Clifton Springs
$1,014/month
632 Sq Ft
Panthersville
$1,123/month
691 Sq Ft
Springdale Heights
$1,256/month
792 Sq Ft
Greater Valley Brook
$1,366/month
776 Sq Ft
Belvedere Park
$1,480/month
752 Sq Ft
Candler-McAfee
$1,591/month
748 Sq Ft
Avondale Park
$1,644/month
740 Sq Ft
Conservatory at Druid Hills
$1,648/month
770 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Decatur?

Based on current rent prices, Great Lakes, Tuxworth Springs and Scott Highlands are the most expensive neighborhoods in Decatur.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Great Lakes
$2,623/month
756 Sq Ft
Tuxworth Springs
$2,535/month
758 Sq Ft
Scott Highlands
$2,535/month
758 Sq Ft
Downtown Decatur
$2,496/month
748 Sq Ft
Avondale Hills
$2,201/month
752 Sq Ft
Farrar Court Homes
$2,201/month
752 Sq Ft
Medlock Park
$2,079/month
847 Sq Ft
Oakhurst
$2,025/month
724 Sq Ft
Decatur Heights
$1,812/month
773 Sq Ft
Sycamore Ridge
$1,730/month
765 Sq Ft

Which Decatur neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Decatur with the most apartments available are Decatur Heights, Candler-McAfee and Panthersville .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Decatur Heights
$1,812/month
773 Sq Ft
Candler-McAfee
$1,591/month
748 Sq Ft
Panthersville
$1,123/month
691 Sq Ft
Avondale Park
$1,644/month
740 Sq Ft
Kensington
$1,694/month
735 Sq Ft
Clifton Springs
$1,014/month
632 Sq Ft
Downtown Decatur
$2,496/month
748 Sq Ft
Belvedere Park
$1,480/month
752 Sq Ft
Conservatory at Druid Hills
$1,648/month
770 Sq Ft
Sycamore Ridge
$1,730/month
765 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Decatur, GA?

Because the average rent in Decatur is $1,383, you’ll want to make about $4,610 per month or $55,320 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Decatur, GA

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Apartment Averages

East Perimeter Pointe

Decatur, GA

Great Lakes

Decatur, GA

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One Bedroom
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$1,630/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,305/month
Three Bedroom
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Resia Willows Apartments

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Decatur, GA 30032

1-3 Beds | $1,495 - $2,364

Vela Park

Vela Park

1881 2nd Ave,
Decatur, GA 30032

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,495 - $3,801

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Abberly Onyx

2532 N Decatur Rd,
Decatur, GA 30033

1-3 Beds | Call for Rent

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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