Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
Decatur, AL

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Decatur, AL is $1,100. This is -42%, or $800, lower than the national average.

$0.95

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,100

decreased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

124

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Decatur, AL is $1,100. This is -42%, or $800, lower than the national average.

$0.95

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
70%
18%
3%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

64%
36%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Decatur, AL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Decatur, AL have decreased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 8% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Decatur, AL

The monthly rent for an apartment in Decatur, AL is $875. A 1-bedroom apartment in Decatur, AL costs about $800 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $900. Houses for rent in Decatur, AL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,400.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$797

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$975

3%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,400

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,875

1%

2%

Studio

$1,645

13%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,645

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$797

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

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.

Compare rent prices in Decatur, AL to other cities

Median rent prices in Decatur, AL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Athens, AL.

Decatur

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,610
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Decatur, AL is 32% lower than the median rent in Athens, AL.

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Cost of living in
Decatur, AL

The overall cost of living in Decatur, AL is 16% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

10% lower

Groceries

4% lower

Health

22% lower

Housing

33% lower

Transportation

10% lower

Utilities

6% lower

Apartments for rent in Albertville

Discover rentals in Decatur, AL

(RCH-6) North Street Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.8

Very good

(RCH-6) North Street Apartments

1213 1213 - 1221 North Street SE, Decatur, AL 35601

2 beds

1 bath

$715–$780

Apartment for rent

2209 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

2209

1601 Sherman St Se, Decatur, AL 35601

2 beds

1 bath

$715

Apartment for rent

201 8th Ave Sw #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Decatur

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 19

2317 8th Street Southeast - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

2317 8th Street Southeast

2317 8th St Se, Decatur, AL 35601

2 beds

1 bath

$748

Apartment for rent

1221 Grant St Se #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Decatur

2 beds

1 bath

$799

$750

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 15

(TEG-1) 322 Tammy St SW - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Decatur

(TEG-1) 322 Tammy St SW

322 Tammy St Sw, Decatur, AL 35603

2 beds

1 bath

$785

Apartment for rent

(RCH-1) Grant Street Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

(RCH-1) Grant Street Apartments

1018 Grant St Se, Decatur, AL 35601

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

(RCH-22) RCHHM LLC Series Decatur - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

(RCH-22) RCHHM LLC Series Decatur

35601 Multiple Addresses, Decatur, AL 35601

2 beds

1 bath

$800–$875

Apartment for rent