Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Decatur, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Decatur, AL rent rose 9.9% year over year to a current median of $1,112/month. Despite this annual increase, rents fell 6.4% month over month, with renters paying $92 more per month than last year on average.
Compared to national trends
Decatur sits 43.0% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, a reflection of its smaller market size with 90 total rentals and generally lower rents across the metro.
Price ranges
In Decatur, rents range from $772/month for 1-bedroom units to $1,850/month for 4+ bedroom units. Studios rent for $795/month and 2-bedrooms for $975/month, showing a steady increase in rent as bedroom count rises. The 4+ bedroom median of $1,850/month represents the high end of the bedroom-tier spectrum.
Median rent
Median rent in Decatur
$1,112/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Decatur is $1,112 per month as of June 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $837 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Decatur
90
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 6% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Decatur run $795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $795 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $772 |  1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $975 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,450 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $1,850 | 2% | 2% |
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 | No Change | |
Houses | $1,500 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$795
1 bedroom
Average rent
$772
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
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
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
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.
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
43%lower than the national median
16%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,646
1%$950
9%$833
15%$920
27%$1,800
4%$1,395
5%$1,225
16%$1,610
1%$895
4%$1,099
4%$1,200
11%$1,150
19%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
213 Wilson St Ne, Decatur, AL 35601
2 beds
1 bath
$700–$875
Apartment for rent
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–$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Decatur
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 16
5d+ ago
House for rent in Decatur
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Aug 19
3d ago
307 2nd Avenue Southeast, Decatur, AL 35601
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,165–$4,460
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
1d ago
1413 Brookline Ave Sw, Decatur, AL 35603
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Decatur
3 beds
1 bath
$1,050
House for rent
2d ago
3526 Highway 31 S, Decatur, AL 35603
2 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Decatur
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,350
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Decatur
Hudson Rd #1, Decatur, AL 35603
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,650
House for rent
Available May 24
5d+ ago
1213 1213 - 1221 North Street SE, Decatur, AL 35601
2 beds
1 bath
$750–$800
Apartment for rent
5h ago
2911 Wimberly Dr Sw, Decatur, AL 35603
2 beds
2 baths
$995
Apartment for rent
13h ago
1407 Brownstone Ave Sw, Decatur, AL 35603
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2234 Harrison St Se, Decatur, AL 35601
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1213 1213 - 1221 North Street SE, Decatur, AL 35601
2 beds
1 bath
$750–$800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
201 Bluebird Ln Sw, Decatur, AL 35601
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1018 Grant St Se, Decatur, AL 35601
2 beds
1 bath
$800
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 $1,112 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Decatur?
Average rent prices in Decatur have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Decatur rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Decatur is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $837 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 $45,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Decatur?
Decatur's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $760 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $990 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up the majority of available rentals at 53% of the market, compared to one-bedrooms which account for only 9% of listings.
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).