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Rental Market Trends in Decatur, IN

What is the average rent in Decatur, IN?

$1,000/month

Average Rent

850 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+10.6%

Increase in the Last Year

Decatur, IN Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Decatur, IN is $1,000 per month. This is 40% lower than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making renting in Decatur more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Decatur average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Decatur average $1,000 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Decatur average $818 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Decatur average or more per month.

Data Updated: July 1, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,000/month
850 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$818/month
861 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Decatur, IN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 10.6%, which averages out to $106 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2026
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Rent Ranges in Decatur, IN
Last Updated July 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Decatur, IN
Percentage*
Rent Range
50% Below $700/month
25% $700 - $1,000/month
25% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Decatur, IN?

Because the average rent in Decatur is $1,000, you’ll want to make about $3,333 per month or $39,996 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, IN

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Woodlynn Apartments

Woodlynn Apartments

709 Woodlynn Dr,
Decatur, IN 46733

2 Beds | $750

OAK TERRACE APARTMENTS

OAK TERRACE APARTMENTS

191 Interlaken Dr,
Berne, IN 46711

2 Beds | $875 - $900

Black Pine Flats

Black Pine Flats

1004-1006 Fayette Dr,
Fort Wayne, IN 46816

1-2 Beds | $799 - $1,199

Coral Club Apartments

Coral Club Apartments

502 Dolphin Dr,
Fort Wayne, IN 46816

2-3 Beds | $959 - $1,259

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Decatur?

The average rent in Decatur is $1,000 per month, which is 39.8% lower than the national average of $1,662.

Are rents going up or down in Decatur?

Rents in Decatur, IN are increasing, with prices up 10.6% year-over-year and $106 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Decatur?

In Decatur, IN, 50% of apartments fall below $700/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Indiana Decatur Rental Trends

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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