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Rental Market Trends in Decatur, GA

What is the average rent in Decatur, GA?

$1,394/month

Average Rent

749 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

Decatur, GA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Decatur, GA is $1,394 per month. This is 15% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Decatur more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Decatur average $1,474 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Decatur average $1,394 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Decatur average $1,570 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Decatur average $1,771 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,474/month
576 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,394/month
749 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,570/month
1,078 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,771/month
1,355 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,054/month
249 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,770/month
822 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,149/month
1,391 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,880/month
2,159 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,543/month
855 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,844/month
1,155 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,314/month
1,334 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,090/month
1,667 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,378/month
1,687 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,959/month
2,658 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Decatur, GA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.8%, which averages out to $25 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Decatur, GA
Last Updated June 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
55% $1,001 - $1,500/month
28% $1,501 - $2,000/month
10% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Decatur?

Based on current rent prices, Waldrop Station, Kensington and Greater Valley Brook are the most affordable neighborhoods in Decatur.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Waldrop Station
$1,206/month
697 Sq Ft
Kensington
$1,359/month
701 Sq Ft
Greater Valley Brook
$1,411/month
797 Sq Ft
Panthersville
$1,424/month
776 Sq Ft
Belvedere Park
$1,631/month
737 Sq Ft
Candler-McAfee
$1,632/month
775 Sq Ft
Avondale Park
$1,817/month
746 Sq Ft
Decatur Heights
$1,908/month
771 Sq Ft
Oakhurst
$2,010/month
780 Sq Ft
Sycamore Ridge
$2,010/month
773 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Decatur?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Glennwood
$2,484/month
782 Sq Ft
Medlock Park
$2,372/month
786 Sq Ft
Downtown Decatur
$2,301/month
740 Sq Ft
Great Lakes
$2,257/month
737 Sq Ft
Oakhurst
$2,010/month
780 Sq Ft
Sycamore Ridge
$2,010/month
773 Sq Ft
Decatur Heights
$1,908/month
771 Sq Ft
Avondale Park
$1,817/month
746 Sq Ft
Candler-McAfee
$1,632/month
775 Sq Ft
Belvedere Park
$1,631/month
737 Sq Ft

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 .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Decatur Heights
$1,908/month
771 Sq Ft
Avondale Park
$1,817/month
746 Sq Ft
Candler-McAfee
$1,632/month
775 Sq Ft
Kensington
$1,359/month
701 Sq Ft
Belvedere Park
$1,631/month
737 Sq Ft
Medlock Park
$2,372/month
786 Sq Ft
Sycamore Ridge
$2,010/month
773 Sq Ft
Panthersville
$1,424/month
776 Sq Ft
Downtown Decatur
$2,301/month
740 Sq Ft
Glennwood
$2,484/month
782 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 $1,394, you’ll want to make about $4,646 per month or $55,752 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.

City

Decatur, GA

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How does Decatur, GA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Waldrop Station

Decatur, GA

Glennwood

Decatur, GA

Studio
-
$1,272/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,329/month
Two Bedroom
-
$1,475/month
Three Bedroom
-
$1,919/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 June 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.

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