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Rental Market Trends in Decatur, GA

What is the average rent in Decatur, GA?

$1,389/month

Average Rent

748 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Decatur, GA is $1,389 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/month, which means Decatur rent prices are 15% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Decatur, you can expect to pay about $1,488 per month for a studio, $1,389 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,565 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,770 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,488/month
578 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,389/month
748 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,565/month
1,079 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,770/month
1,356 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$947/month
771 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,944/month
1,127 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,209/month
1,412 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,812/month
2,109 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,511/month
682 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,716/month
1,120 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,738/month
1,136 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$942/month
1,161 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,710/month
1,090 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,078/month
1,551 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Decatur, GA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.5%, which averages out to $6 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 March 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
27% $1,501 - $2,000/month
11% 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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Perimeter Pointe
$875/month
738 Sq Ft
Longview Pointe
$891/month
646 Sq Ft
Waldrop Station
$1,154/month
697 Sq Ft
Southeast DeKalb
$1,227/month
837 Sq Ft
Panthersville
$1,264/month
889 Sq Ft
Kensington
$1,315/month
698 Sq Ft
Greater Valley Brook
$1,380/month
774 Sq Ft
Candler-McAfee
$1,561/month
804 Sq Ft
Belvedere Park
$1,584/month
755 Sq Ft
Avondale Hills
$1,621/month
723 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Decatur?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Glennwood
$2,491/month
829 Sq Ft
Scott Highlands
$2,449/month
805 Sq Ft
Medlock Park
$2,365/month
819 Sq Ft
North Decatur Heights
$2,358/month
904 Sq Ft
Tuxworth Springs
$2,163/month
717 Sq Ft
Great Lakes
$2,075/month
745 Sq Ft
Downtown Decatur
$2,065/month
740 Sq Ft
Sycamore Ridge
$1,963/month
771 Sq Ft
Decatur Heights
$1,812/month
777 Sq Ft
Oakhurst
$1,790/month
733 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 Avondale Park .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southeast DeKalb
$1,227/month
837 Sq Ft
Decatur Heights
$1,812/month
777 Sq Ft
Avondale Park
$1,757/month
750 Sq Ft
Belvedere Park
$1,584/month
755 Sq Ft
Kensington
$1,315/month
698 Sq Ft
Candler-McAfee
$1,561/month
804 Sq Ft
Downtown Decatur
$2,065/month
740 Sq Ft
Sycamore Ridge
$1,963/month
771 Sq Ft
Greater Valley Brook
$1,380/month
774 Sq Ft
Medlock Park
$2,365/month
819 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 $1,389, you’ll want to make about $4,630 per month or $55,560 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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Apartment Averages

East Perimeter Pointe

Decatur, GA

Glennwood

Decatur, GA

Studio
-
$1,240/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,318/month
Two Bedroom
-
$1,590/month
Three Bedroom
-
$1,911/month
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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

$1,670 - $2,075

1-2 Beds

HALO

HALO

743 E College Ave,
Decatur, GA 30030

$1,820 - $4,185

Studio - 3 Beds

Kenridge Apartments

Kenridge Apartments

3893 Kensington Rd,
Decatur, GA 30032

$1,099 - $1,299

1-2 Beds

Abberly Skye Apartment Homes

Abberly Skye Apartment Homes

2550 Blackmon Dr,
Decatur, GA 30033

$1,500 - $5,313

Studio - 3 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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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