Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Average rent in
Decatur, AL

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Decatur, AL is $1,195. This is -37%, or $705, lower than the national average.

$1.02

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,195

increased by14%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

121

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Decatur, AL is $1,195. This is -37%, or $705, lower than the national average.

$1.02

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
71%
20%
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 increased by 14% in the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $900. A 1-bedroom apartment in Decatur, AL costs about $795 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

$790

2%

16%

2 bedroom

$985

2%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,400

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$1,845

7%

42%

Studio

$1,990

2%

200%

Studio

Average rent

$1,990

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

200%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$790

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$985

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,845

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

42%

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$1,195
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,597
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Decatur, AL is 25% 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

2209 - Photo 1 of 1

3d 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

3d ago

8.8

Very good

(RCH-6) North Street Apartments

1221 North Street Southeast, Decatur, AL 35601

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

(SON-1) Magnolia & 18th Ave SE - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

(SON-1) Magnolia & 18th Ave SE

Magnolia & 18th Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

1603 Glenn St - Photo 1 of 1

55m ago

8.8

Very good

1603 Glenn St

1603 Glenn Street Southwest, Decatur, AL 35603

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

(RCH-1) Grant Street Apartments

1018-1026 Grant Street Southeast, Decatur, AL 35601

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

213 Wilson Street NE - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

213 Wilson Street NE

213 Wilson Street Northeast, Decatur, AL 35601

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

1220 2nd Avenue Southwest - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Decatur

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

1208 2nd Avenue Southwest - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Decatur

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent