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Property type
Last updated on June 4, 2026
Average rent in
Decatur, GA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Decatur rent stands today
Decatur, GA rent rose 4.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,799/month. Renters today are paying $88 more per month on average than last year, and rents are at the peak level of $1,795/month reached this month.
Compared to national trends
Decatur sits 7.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering renters a moderately priced market with 373 total rentals available.
Price ranges
In Decatur, studios run around $1,548/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,357/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,564/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,895/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,125/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,950/month while apartments sit at $1,538/month, creating distinct price tiers by property type.
Neighborhood spotlight
Clairemont Great Lakes rents fell 27.1% year over year to $2,000/month across 15 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 4.6% rent increase, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Decatur
$1,799/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Decatur is $1,799 per month as of May 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $151 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Decatur
373
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Decatur rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Decatur, GA
Average rent prices in Decatur have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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, GA
Rent prices in Decatur vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Decatur is $1,538, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Decatur run $1,425 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,525.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,547 | 2% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,357 |  2% | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $1,564 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,895 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,125 | 1% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adair Park | $2,100 | |
Chelsea Heights | $2,050 | |
Clairemont Great Lakes | $2,065 | |
Decatur Heights | $2,120 | |
Downtown Decatur | $2,144 | |
Glennwood Estates | $2,013 | |
Mak Historic District | $2,300 | |
Oakhurst | $2,195 | |
Sycamore Street | $1,850 | |
Winnona Park Historic District | $1,810 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,538 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,737 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,950 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $500 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,547
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,357
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,564
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,125
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Downtown Decatur
Average rent
$2,144
Oakhurst
Average rent
$2,195
Sycamore Street
Average rent
$1,850
Winnona Park Historic District
Average rent
$1,810
Glennwood Estates
Average rent
$2,013
Decatur Heights
Average rent
$2,120
Chelsea Heights
Average rent
$2,050
Clairemont Great Lakes
Average rent
$2,065
Adair Park
Average rent
$2,100
Mak Historic District
Average rent
$2,300
Apartments
Average rent
$1,538
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,737
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$500
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Decatur, GA, 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, GA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Decatur and Atlanta by all bedroom counts and property types.
Decatur
8%lower than the national median
2%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Decatur, GA is 10% lower than the median rent in Atlanta, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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11%Discover rentals in Decatur, GA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Decatur
1 bed
1 bath
$602
House for rent
Available Apr 20
3d ago
2892 Eastwyck Cir, Decatur, GA 30032
1–4 beds
1 bath
$760–$1,180
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3760 Flat Shoals Pkwy, Decatur, GA 30034
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$849–$1,199
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 3
12h ago
1630 Line St, Decatur, GA 30032
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
MAK Historic District apartment for rent in Decatur
327 Adams St, Decatur, GA 30030
5 beds
3 baths
$6,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
MAK Historic District house for rent in Decatur
123 Ansley St, Decatur, GA 30030
5 beds
4 baths
$6,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Oakhurst house for rent in Decatur
315 W Benson St, Decatur, GA 30030
3 beds
2 baths
$6,000
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Decatur
1212 Richard Rd, Decatur, GA 30032
3 beds
3 baths
$6,000
House for rent
Available Aug 4
23h ago
Verified
3145 Misty Creek Dr, Decatur, GA 30033
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,215–$1,725
Apartment for rent
9m ago
Verified
2600 Milscott Dr, Decatur, GA 30033
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,828–$5,352
Apartment for rent
36m ago
Verified
245 E Trinity Pl, Decatur, GA 30030
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,430–$4,275
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
100 Paces Park Dr, Decatur, GA 30033
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,232–$2,980
Apartment for rent
36m ago
Verified
245 E Trinity Pl, Decatur, GA 30030
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,430–$4,275
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
100 Paces Park Dr, Decatur, GA 30033
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,232–$2,980
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
2700 E College Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$2,399
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
2676 Milscott Dr, Decatur, GA 30033
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,422–$2,636
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
3145 Misty Creek Dr, Decatur, GA 30033
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,215–$1,725
Apartment for rent
9m ago
Verified
2600 Milscott Dr, Decatur, GA 30033
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,828–$5,352
Apartment for rent
36m ago
Verified
245 E Trinity Pl, Decatur, GA 30030
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,430–$4,275
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
100 Paces Park Dr, Decatur, GA 30033
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,232–$2,980
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Decatur, GA
Quick answers to common questions about the Decatur rental market.
How much is rent in Decatur?
The average rent in Decatur is $1,799 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Decatur?
Average rent prices in Decatur have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Decatur rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Decatur is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $151 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Decatur?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Decatur are Winnona Park Historic District ($1,810/mo), Sycamore Street ($1,850/mo), and Glennwood Estates ($2,013/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Decatur?
To comfortably afford rent in Decatur, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/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 $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,700 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhood options.
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).