Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Decatur, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Decatur, AL rent slipped 12.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,000/month. Renters today are paying $138 less per month on average than last year, following a recent decline from the peak of $1,150/month in February 2026.
Compared to national trends
Decatur is 47.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city offers a total of 85 rentals available to renters.
Price ranges
In Decatur, 1-bedroom units rent around $770/month, 2-bedrooms around $895/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,420/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,895/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents across the city, with 4+ bedrooms commanding the highest median rent.
Median rent
Median rent in Decatur
$1,000/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Decatur is $1,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $900 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Decatur
85
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Decatur rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Decatur, AL
Average rent prices in Decatur have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $1,455. 1-bedroom apartments in Decatur run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $852.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $770 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $895 | No Change | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,420 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $1,895 |  3% | 8% |
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 | No Change | 5% | |
Condos | $1,585 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,455 | No Change | 3% | |
Rooms | $598 | No Change | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$770
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$895
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,420
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
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 year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,585
Houses
Average rent
$1,455
Last year
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$598
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
47%lower than the national median
13%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
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,650
3%$950
6%$912
5%$1,247
2%$1,810
5%$1,373
2%$1,137
3%$1,649
$1,095
12%$925
$1,450
32%$1,300
7%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 | 12% lower |
| Groceries | 4% lower |
| Health | 6% lower |
| Housing | 30% lower |
| Transportation | 8% lower |
| Utilities | 15% lower |
Discover rentals in Decatur, AL
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Decatur
1814 Glenn St Sw #4, Decatur, AL 35603
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 11
6h ago
Apartment for rent in Decatur
213 Wilson St Ne #4, Decatur, AL 35601
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1601 Sherman St Se, Decatur, AL 35601
2 beds
1 bath
$715
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
22h ago
2115 Central Pkwy Sw, Decatur, AL 35601
1–3 beds
1 bath
$750–$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
6h ago
House for rent in Decatur
1100 Somerville Rd Ne #A, Decatur, AL 35601
4 beds
4 baths
$5,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
6h ago
House for rent in Decatur
3021 Henry Rd Se, Decatur, AL 35603
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Decatur
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Aug 19
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Decatur
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1414 Tower St Se, Decatur, AL 35601
3 beds
2 baths
$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 9
1d ago
1018 Grant St Se, Decatur, AL 35601
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Decatur
1602 1st Ave Sw, Decatur, AL 35601
3 beds
2 baths
$1,281
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Decatur
3 beds
2 baths
$1,199
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Aug 5
5d+ ago
Verified
1414 Tower St Se, Decatur, AL 35601
3 beds
2 baths
$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 9
2d ago
1213 1213 - 1221 North Street SE, Decatur, AL 35601
2 beds
1 bath
$750–$800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
2007 Morgan Ave Sw, Decatur, AL 35601
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1802 Milligan St Sw, Decatur, AL 35603
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1213 1213 - 1221 North Street SE, Decatur, AL 35601
2 beds
1 bath
$750–$800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1018 Grant St Se, Decatur, AL 35601
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Decatur
1602 1st Ave Sw, Decatur, AL 35601
3 beds
2 baths
$1,281
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
5d+ ago
1601 Sherman St Se, Decatur, AL 35601
2 beds
1 bath
$715
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Decatur?
Average rent prices in Decatur have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.
How does Decatur rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Decatur is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 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?
June offers the lowest rents in Decatur, running about 7.4% below December prices, making it the best time to search for apartments.
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).