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Rental Market Trends in Decatur, GA

What is the average rent in Decatur, GA?

$1,390/month

Average Rent

746 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Decatur, GA is $1,390 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,631/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 $1,465 per month for a studio, $1,390 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,549 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,756 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,465/month
576 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,390/month
746 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,549/month
1,077 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,756/month
1,354 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$972/month
1,156 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,727/month
1,036 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,081/month
1,426 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,618/month
1,914 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,649/month
1,287 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,672/month
1,135 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,883/month
1,324 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,820/month
1,033 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,097/month
1,582 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,400/month
1,616 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Decatur, GA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $15 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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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Decatur?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Perimeter Pointe
$990/month
791 Sq Ft
Clifton Springs
$1,012/month
625 Sq Ft
Longview Pointe
$1,038/month
712 Sq Ft
Panthersville
$1,110/month
689 Sq Ft
Waldrop Station
$1,203/month
700 Sq Ft
Belvedere Park
$1,367/month
848 Sq Ft
Kensington
$1,468/month
763 Sq Ft
Greater Valley Brook
$1,488/month
803 Sq Ft
Conservatory at Druid Hills
$1,570/month
774 Sq Ft
Sycamore Ridge
$1,697/month
715 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Decatur?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Scott Highlands
$2,414/month
743 Sq Ft
Glennwood
$2,362/month
774 Sq Ft
Tuxworth Springs
$2,164/month
713 Sq Ft
Downtown Decatur
$2,138/month
756 Sq Ft
Great Lakes
$2,132/month
761 Sq Ft
Medlock Park
$2,110/month
804 Sq Ft
Oakhurst
$1,844/month
702 Sq Ft
Decatur Heights
$1,835/month
776 Sq Ft
Avondale Hills
$1,789/month
768 Sq Ft
Avondale Park
$1,758/month
738 Sq Ft

Which Decatur neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Decatur Heights
$1,835/month
776 Sq Ft
Downtown Decatur
$2,138/month
756 Sq Ft
Panthersville
$1,110/month
689 Sq Ft
Candler-McAfee
$1,705/month
790 Sq Ft
Kensington
$1,468/month
763 Sq Ft
Avondale Park
$1,758/month
738 Sq Ft
Clifton Springs
$1,012/month
625 Sq Ft
Great Lakes
$2,132/month
761 Sq Ft
Belvedere Park
$1,367/month
848 Sq Ft
Conservatory at Druid Hills
$1,570/month
774 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 $1,390, you’ll want to make about $4,633 per month or $55,596 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 communities in Decatur we think you'll love

Clairmont Reserve Apartment Homes

Clairmont Reserve Apartment Homes

1575 Clairmont Rd,
Decatur, GA 30033

$1,595 - $2,075

1-2 Beds

Abberly Skye Apartment Homes

Abberly Skye Apartment Homes

2550 Blackmon Dr,
Decatur, GA 30033

$1,788 - $5,671

Studio - 3 Beds

Vela Park

Vela Park

1881 2nd Ave,
Decatur, GA 30032

$1,595 - $3,896

Studio - 3 Beds

Abberly Onyx Apartment Homes

Abberly Onyx Apartment Homes

2532 N Decatur Rd,
Decatur, GA 30033

$1,693 - $3,435

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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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