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Rental Market Trends in Decatur, GA

What is the average rent in Decatur, GA?

$1,380/month

Average Rent

746 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Decatur, GA is $1,380 per month. This is 15% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/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 $1,477 per month for a studio, $1,380 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,542 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,753 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,477/month
575 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,380/month
746 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,542/month
1,078 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,753/month
1,354 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$961/month
808 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,746/month
1,114 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,069/month
1,511 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,691/month
2,099 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,564/month
858 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,717/month
1,236 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,744/month
1,178 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,033/month
1,225 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,694/month
1,071 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,032/month
1,556 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,772/month
2,031 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Decatur, GA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $9 more 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 January 2026
$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
30% $1,501 - $2,000/month
8% 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 Waldrop Station are the most affordable neighborhoods in Decatur.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Perimeter Pointe
$994/month
744 Sq Ft
Longview Pointe
$1,008/month
660 Sq Ft
Waldrop Station
$1,192/month
700 Sq Ft
Southeast DeKalb
$1,232/month
795 Sq Ft
Panthersville
$1,290/month
984 Sq Ft
Belvedere Park
$1,347/month
780 Sq Ft
Greater Valley Brook
$1,458/month
804 Sq Ft
Kensington
$1,474/month
736 Sq Ft
Candler-McAfee
$1,701/month
785 Sq Ft
Conservatory at Druid Hills
$1,719/month
769 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Decatur?

Based on current rent prices, North Decatur Heights, Scott Highlands and Glennwood are the most expensive neighborhoods in Decatur.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Decatur Heights
$2,504/month
755 Sq Ft
Scott Highlands
$2,417/month
751 Sq Ft
Glennwood
$2,370/month
800 Sq Ft
Medlock Park
$2,250/month
784 Sq Ft
Tuxworth Springs
$2,100/month
727 Sq Ft
Downtown Decatur
$2,046/month
746 Sq Ft
Great Lakes
$2,021/month
750 Sq Ft
Decatur Heights
$1,861/month
786 Sq Ft
Oakhurst
$1,823/month
744 Sq Ft
Avondale Hills
$1,758/month
727 Sq Ft

Which Decatur neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Decatur with the most apartments available are Southeast DeKalb, Decatur Heights and Downtown Decatur .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southeast DeKalb
$1,232/month
795 Sq Ft
Decatur Heights
$1,861/month
786 Sq Ft
Downtown Decatur
$2,046/month
746 Sq Ft
Kensington
$1,474/month
736 Sq Ft
Candler-McAfee
$1,701/month
785 Sq Ft
Avondale Park
$1,737/month
750 Sq Ft
Great Lakes
$2,021/month
750 Sq Ft
Medlock Park
$2,250/month
784 Sq Ft
Greater Valley Brook
$1,458/month
804 Sq Ft
Belvedere Park
$1,347/month
780 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 $1,380, you’ll want to make about $4,600 per month or $55,200 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 communities in Decatur we think you'll love

Clairmont Reserve Apartment Homes

Clairmont Reserve Apartment Homes

1575 Clairmont Rd,
Decatur, GA 30033

$1,470 - $2,075

1-2 Beds

Abberly Onyx Apartment Homes

Abberly Onyx Apartment Homes

2532 N Decatur Rd,
Decatur, GA 30033

$1,584 - $4,104

Studio - 3 Beds

Kenridge Apartments

Kenridge Apartments

3893 Kensington Rd,
Decatur, GA 30032

$1,099 - $1,299

1-2 Beds

The Sapphire

The Sapphire

10 Creste Dr,
Decatur, GA 30035

$1,000 - $1,575

2-4 Beds

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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