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743 E College Ave,
Decatur, GA 30030
$1,820 - $4,585
Studio - 3 Beds
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
-2.1%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Decatur, GA is $1,389 per month. This is 15% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $1,473 per month for a studio, $1,389 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,564 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,775 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Decatur, GA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.1%, which averages out to $28 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 April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
6%
$700 - $1,000/month
55%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
29%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
9%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Decatur?
Based on current rent prices, Longview Pointe, East Perimeter Pointe and Waldrop Station are the most affordable neighborhoods in Decatur.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Decatur?
Based on current rent prices, Glennwood, North Decatur Heights and Scott Highlands are the most expensive neighborhoods in Decatur.
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Which Decatur neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Decatur with the most apartments available are Decatur Heights, Avondale Park and Candler-McAfee .
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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.
How does Decatur, GA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Decatur, GA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,198/month
One Bedroom
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$1,310/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,544/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,915/month
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.