Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Average rent in
Decatur, AL

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Decatur, AL is $1,100. This is -44%, or $849, lower than the national average.

$1.06

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,100

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

87

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Decatur, AL is $1,100. This is -44%, or $849, lower than the national average.

$1.06

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
71%
19%
2%
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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $850 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $895. Houses for rent in Decatur, AL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,450.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$820

No Change

18%

2 bedroom

$950

19%

152%

3 bedroom

$1,395

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$1,850

3%

10%

Studio

$1,990

No Change

113%

Studio

Average rent

$1,990

Last year

113%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$820

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

152%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

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 by44%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Decatur, AL is 33% 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

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1812 Kathy Lane Ct Sw, Decatur, AL 35603, USA
3143 Chestnut Ct Se, Decatur, AL 35603, USA
4406 Foxwood Dr Se, Decatur, AL 35603, USA
603 Prospect Dr Se, Decatur, AL 35601, USA
102 Elm Ct Ne, Decatur, AL 35601, USA
2012 Enolam Blvd Se, Decatur, AL 35601, USA
818 Grant St Se, Decatur, AL 35601, USA
4311 Indian Hills Rd Se, Decatur, AL 35603, USA
2824 Wimberly Dr Sw, Decatur, AL 35603, USA
609 7th Ave Sw, Decatur, AL 35601, USA
4022 Ryan Dr Sw, Decatur, AL 35603, USA
2019 Morgan Ave Sw, Decatur, AL 35601, USA
1705 Vinca St Sw, Decatur, AL 35601, USA
2704 Mctavish Ave Sw, Decatur, AL 35603, USA
2151 Westmead Dr Sw, Decatur, AL 35603, USA
225 5th Ave NW, Decatur, AL 35601, USA
220 8th Ave Nw, Decatur, AL 35601, USA
1205 Broadus Ave Se, Decatur, AL 35601, USA
310 Monroe Dr Nw, Decatur, AL 35601, USA
4415 Foxwood Dr Se, Decatur, AL 35603, USA

Discover rentals in Decatur, AL

213 Wilson St NE - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

213 Wilson St NE

213 Wilson St Ne, Decatur, AL 35601

2 beds

1 bath

$700–$900

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

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

2d ago

8.8

Very good

(RCH-6) North Street Apartments

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

2 beds

1 bath

$750–$800

Apartment for rent

MORGAN AVE APARTMENTS - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

MORGAN AVE APARTMENTS

2007 Morgan Ave Sw, Decatur, AL 35601

2 beds

1 bath

$775–$800

Apartment for rent

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

1d ago

8.5

Very good

(RCH-1) Grant Street Apartments

1018 Grant St Se, Decatur, AL 35601

2 beds

1 bath

$775–$800

Apartment for rent

(MER-2) Point Mallard Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

(MER-2) Point Mallard Apartments

8th St Se, Decatur, AL 35601

2 beds

1 bath

$775–$795

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

(TEG-1) 322 Tammy St SW

322 Tammy St Sw, Decatur, AL 35603

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

1603 Glenn St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

1603 Glenn St

1603 Glenn St Sw, Decatur, AL 35603

2 beds

1 bath

$800–$850

Apartment for rent