Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Decatur, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Decatur, AL rent slipped 12.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,025/month. Renters today are paying $81 less per month on average than last year, continuing a decline since the peak of $1,150 in February 2026.
Compared to national trends
Decatur sits 46.0% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in Alabama.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Decatur are at $562/month, with 1-bedrooms at $750/month and 2-bedrooms at $895/month. Larger units cost more, with 3-bedrooms at $1,445/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,895/month. Most rentals are 2-bedroom or larger, which shapes the rental options available.
Median rent
Median rent in Decatur
$1,025/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Decatur is $1,025 per month as of September 2026. This is 46% below the national average rent, or $875 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Decatur
94
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 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 $1,460. 1-bedroom apartments in Decatur run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $855.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $562 | 48% | 72% | |
1 bedroom | $750 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $895 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,445 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $1,895 | 1% |  1% |
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 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | 38% | - | |
Houses | $1,460 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$562
Last 30 days
48%
Last year
72%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,445
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
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
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
38%
Houses
Average rent
$1,460
Last 30 days
1%
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
46%lower than the national median
17%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Decatur, AL is 35% lower than the median rent in Athens, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,570
1%$995
10%$897
1%$1,000
5%$1,837
6%$1,375
2%$1,695
23%$1,595
3%$1,050
7%$999
10%$1,195
4%$1,400
10%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
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Decatur
1814 Glenn St Sw #3, Decatur, AL 35603
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 11
1d ago
1601 Sherman St Se, Decatur, AL 35601
2 beds
1 bath
$715
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1213 1213 - 1221 North Street SE, Decatur, AL 35601
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
228 Cedar Lake Rd Sw, Decatur, AL 35603
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Decatur
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Aug 19
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Decatur
2215 Brighton St Sw, Decatur, AL 35603
3 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
2d ago
3526 Highway 31 S, Decatur, AL 35603
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$925–$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Decatur
1612 College St Se, Decatur, AL 35601
3 beds
2 baths
$1,595
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Decatur
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Decatur
3 beds
2 baths
$1,399
House for rent
Available Aug 5
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Decatur
Hudson Rd #1, Decatur, AL 35603
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,475
House for rent
Available May 24
5d+ ago
1213 1213 - 1221 North Street SE, Decatur, AL 35601
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Decatur
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,400
House for rent
9h ago
1407 Brownstone Ave Sw, Decatur, AL 35603
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3526 Highway 31 S, Decatur, AL 35603
3 beds
2 baths
$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1213 1213 - 1221 North Street SE, Decatur, AL 35601
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1601 Sherman St Se, Decatur, AL 35601
2 beds
1 bath
$715
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Decatur
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,195
$1,095
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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 $1,025 per month as of September 12, 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 12% since last year.
How does Decatur rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Decatur is 46% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $875 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 $41,000/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).