Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Decatur, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Decatur, AL rent slipped 5.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,000/month. Renters today are paying $62 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak of $1,150 in February 2026.
Compared to national trends
Decatur is 48.2% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, reflecting its position as a lower-cost market with a total rental inventory of 88 units.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Decatur run at $1,408/month, 1-bedrooms at $775/month, 2-bedrooms at $915/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,425/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,927/month. These figures show the range renters face across bedroom sizes in this market.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1 Bed segment in Decatur climbed 6.9% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline of 5.6%. This indicates a distinct upward trend for smaller units compared to the overall market.
Median rent
Median rent in Decatur
$1,000/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Decatur is $1,000 per month as of July 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $930 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Decatur
88
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Decatur rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Decatur, AL
Average rent prices in Decatur have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Decatur, AL
Rent prices in Decatur vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Decatur is $850, whereas a house costs $1,425. 1-bedroom apartments in Decatur run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,407 | 1% | - | |
1 bedroom | $775 | 3% |  9% | |
2 bedroom | $915 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,425 | 3% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $1,927 | 2% | 9% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Decatur, AL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $850 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $899 | 2% | - | |
Houses | $1,425 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,407
Last 30 days
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$915
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,927
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Decatur, AL.
Apartments
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$899
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Decatur, AL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Decatur, AL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Decatur and Athens by all bedroom counts and property types.
Decatur
48%lower than the national median
15%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Decatur, AL is 39% lower than the median rent in Athens, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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3%Cost of living in Decatur, AL
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 11% lower |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 14% lower |
| Housing | 32% lower |
| Transportation | 9% lower |
| Utilities | 11% lower |
Discover rentals in Decatur, AL
5d+ ago
1601 Sherman St Se, Decatur, AL 35601
2 beds
1 bath
$715
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1213 1213 - 1221 North Street SE, Decatur, AL 35601
2 beds
1 bath
$750–$775
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Apartment for rent in Decatur
2 beds
1 bath
$785
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Decatur
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Decatur
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Aug 19
19h ago
307 2nd Ave Se, Decatur, AL 35601
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$4,180
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Decatur
4 beds
3 baths
$2,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Decatur
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Decatur
1806 Runnymead Ave Sw, Decatur, AL 35601
2 beds
2 baths
$1,035
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Apartment for rent in Decatur
2 beds
1 bath
$785
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
1d ago
2818 Wimberly Dr Sw, Decatur, AL 35603
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2115 Central Pkwy Sw, Decatur, AL 35601
1–2 beds
1 bath
$750–$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1213 1213 - 1221 North Street SE, Decatur, AL 35601
2 beds
1 bath
$750–$775
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2007 Morgan Ave Sw, Decatur, AL 35601
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1802 Milligan St Sw, Decatur, AL 35603
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1603 Glenn St Sw, Decatur, AL 35603
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1213 1213 - 1221 North Street SE, Decatur, AL 35601
2 beds
1 bath
$750–$775
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1601 Sherman St Se, Decatur, AL 35601
2 beds
1 bath
$715
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
201 Bluebird Ln Sw, Decatur, AL 35601
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
3h ago
213 Wilson St Ne, Decatur, AL 35601
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Decatur, AL
Quick answers to common questions about the Decatur rental market.
How much is rent in Decatur?
The average rent in Decatur is $1,000 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Decatur?
Average rent prices in Decatur have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Decatur rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Decatur is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $930 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Decatur?
To comfortably afford rent in Decatur, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Decatur?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Decatur average around $780/month and two-bedrooms approximately $960/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).