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Rental Market Trends in Decatur, GA

What is the average rent in Decatur, GA?

$1,384/month

Average Rent

742 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Decatur, GA is $1,384 per month. This is 16% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/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 $1,480 per month for a studio, $1,384 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,578 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,793 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,480/month
581 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,384/month
742 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,578/month
1,074 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,793/month
1,359 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,078/month
489 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,717/month
894 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,155/month
1,446 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,897/month
2,031 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,780/month
1,110 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,740/month
773 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,707/month
1,300 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,164/month
1,588 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,092/month
2,369 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Decatur, GA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.1%, which averages out to $15 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 September 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
53% $1,001 - $1,500/month
31% $1,501 - $2,000/month
10% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Decatur?

Based on current rent prices, Clifton Springs, Panthersville and Southeast DeKalb are the most affordable neighborhoods in Decatur.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Clifton Springs
$1,012/month
625 Sq Ft
Panthersville
$1,141/month
679 Sq Ft
Southeast DeKalb
$1,232/month
780 Sq Ft
Belvedere Park
$1,335/month
777 Sq Ft
Greater Valley Brook
$1,385/month
816 Sq Ft
Kensington
$1,523/month
744 Sq Ft
Candler-McAfee
$1,598/month
760 Sq Ft
Avondale Park
$1,639/month
746 Sq Ft
Sycamore Ridge
$1,664/month
743 Sq Ft
Conservatory at Druid Hills
$1,703/month
751 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Decatur?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Decatur, Great Lakes and Glennwood are the most expensive neighborhoods in Decatur.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Decatur
$2,244/month
741 Sq Ft
Great Lakes
$2,225/month
749 Sq Ft
Glennwood
$2,211/month
780 Sq Ft
Scott Highlands
$2,068/month
762 Sq Ft
Tuxworth Springs
$2,012/month
757 Sq Ft
Medlock Park
$1,963/month
807 Sq Ft
Avondale Hills
$1,820/month
772 Sq Ft
Farrar Court Homes
$1,820/month
772 Sq Ft
Decatur Heights
$1,728/month
770 Sq Ft
Conservatory at Druid Hills
$1,703/month
751 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 Candler-McAfee .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southeast DeKalb
$1,232/month
780 Sq Ft
Decatur Heights
$1,728/month
770 Sq Ft
Candler-McAfee
$1,598/month
760 Sq Ft
Panthersville
$1,141/month
679 Sq Ft
Avondale Park
$1,639/month
746 Sq Ft
Kensington
$1,523/month
744 Sq Ft
Downtown Decatur
$2,244/month
741 Sq Ft
Clifton Springs
$1,012/month
625 Sq Ft
Belvedere Park
$1,335/month
777 Sq Ft
Great Lakes
$2,225/month
749 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 $1,384, you’ll want to make about $4,613 per month or $55,356 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

Clifton Springs

Decatur, GA

Downtown Decatur

Decatur, GA

Studio
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$1,608/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,880/month
Two Bedroom
-
$2,600/month
Three Bedroom
-
$3,651/month
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$1,000 - $1,750

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2550 Blackmon Dr,
Decatur, GA 30033

$1,720 - $4,204

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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