Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Average rent in
Decatur, AL

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Decatur, AL is $1,112. This is -43%, or $832, lower than the national average.

$0.99

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,112

increased by12%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

68

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Decatur, AL is $1,112. This is -43%, or $832, lower than the national average.

$0.99

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

11%
68%
17%
4%
$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

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 increased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $897. A 1-bedroom apartment in Decatur, AL costs about $785 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $899. Houses for rent in Decatur, AL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,435.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$775

6%

2%

2 bedroom

$975

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,412

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,099

11%

9%

Studio

$1,990

No Change

232%

Studio

Average rent

$1,990

Last year

232%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,412

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,099

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

9%

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$1,112
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,595
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Decatur, AL is 30% 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

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

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Decatur

2 beds

1 bath

$695

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Available Sep 19

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5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$695

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Available Oct 17

2209 - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8.5

Very good

2209

1601 Sherman St Se, Decatur, AL 35601

2 beds

1 bath

$715

Apartment for rent

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

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

21h ago

8.8

Very good

(RCH-6) North Street Apartments

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

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Recently Renovated Units in Decatur, AL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Recently Renovated Units in Decatur, AL

227 8th St Sw, Decatur, AL 35601

2 beds

1 bath

$775–$875

Apartment for rent

(HTH-1) 1801 Tower St SE - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

(HTH-1) 1801 Tower St SE

1801 Tower St Se, Decatur, AL 35601

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

1603 Glenn St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

1603 Glenn St

1603 Glenn St Sw, Decatur, AL 35603

2 beds

1 bath

$800

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