Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 19, 2026
Average rent in
Decatur, GA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Decatur rent stands today
Decatur, GA rent rose 3.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,770/month. Renters today are paying $87 more per month on average than last year despite a 2.2% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in May 2026.
Compared to national trends
Decatur sits 9.0% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, with 395 total rentals offering a moderate-sized market for renters seeking value near Atlanta.
Rent ranges by bedroom
In Decatur, studios rent for $1,550/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,314/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,600/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,845/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,112/month. These figures show the range renters face by bedroom count.
Neighborhood spotlight
Clairemont Great Lakes rents rose 51.7% year over year to $2,495/month, with Winnona Park Historic District and Oakhurst also seeing increases above 30%. This contrasts with the citywide 3.2% rise and shows strong local variation in Decatur's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Decatur
$1,770/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Decatur is $1,770 per month as of July 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $175 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Decatur
395
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Decatur rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Decatur, GA
Average rent prices in Decatur have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,550, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Decatur run $1,471 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,512.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,550 |  1% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,314 | 2% | 24% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,845 | 2% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,112 | 7% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adair Park | $1,876 | |
Chelsea Heights | $1,825 | |
Clairemont Great Lakes | $2,495 | |
Decatur Heights | $1,811 | |
Downtown Decatur | $2,167 | |
Glennwood Estates | $1,650 | |
Mak Historic District | $2,708 | |
Oakhurst | $2,195 | |
Sycamore Street | $1,725 | |
Winnona Park Historic District | $2,225 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,550 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,900 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $540 | 4% | 19% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,314
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
24%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,845
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,112
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
3%
Downtown Decatur
Average rent
$2,167
Oakhurst
Average rent
$2,195
Sycamore Street
Average rent
$1,725
Decatur Heights
Average rent
$1,811
Winnona Park Historic District
Average rent
$2,225
Glennwood Estates
Average rent
$1,650
Clairemont Great Lakes
Average rent
$2,495
Mak Historic District
Average rent
$2,708
Adair Park
Average rent
$1,876
Chelsea Heights
Average rent
$1,825
Apartments
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$540
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
19%
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
9%lower than the national median
3%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Decatur, GA is 12% lower than the median rent in Atlanta, GA.
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11%Discover rentals in Decatur, GA
2d ago
2307 Troy Cove Rd, Decatur, GA 30035
1 bed
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2892 Eastwyck Cir, Decatur, GA 30032
1–4 beds
1 bath
$760–$1,180
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2571 Candler Rd, Decatur, GA 30032
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$899–$1,149
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Decatur
1635 Line Cir #1635, Decatur, GA 30032
2 beds
1 bath
$945
Condo 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
House for rent in Decatur
3095 Riders Trl, Decatur, GA 30034
3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
House for rent
23h ago
715 E College Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,820–$4,585
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Decatur
4 beds
4 baths
$4,300
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
3145 Misty Creek Dr, Decatur, GA 30033
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,235–$1,725
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2600 Milscott Dr, Decatur, GA 30033
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,589–$5,831
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2676 Milscott Dr, Decatur, GA 30033
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,213–$2,633
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1575 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, GA 30033
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,525–$2,075
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3145 Misty Creek Dr, Decatur, GA 30033
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,235–$1,725
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1575 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, GA 30033
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,525–$2,075
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2700 E College Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,592–$2,555
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3330 Mountain Dr, Decatur, GA 30032
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,355–$1,950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3145 Misty Creek Dr, Decatur, GA 30033
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,235–$1,725
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2600 Milscott Dr, Decatur, GA 30033
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,589–$5,831
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2676 Milscott Dr, Decatur, GA 30033
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,213–$2,633
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1575 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, GA 30033
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,525–$2,075
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 $1,770 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Decatur?
Average rent prices in Decatur have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Decatur rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Decatur is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $175 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Decatur?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Decatur are Glennwood Estates ($1,650/mo), Sycamore Street ($1,725/mo), and Decatur Heights ($1,811/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Decatur?
To comfortably afford rent in Decatur, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Decatur?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Decatur average around $1,100/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,590/month.
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).