Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 3, 2026
Average rent in
Decatur, GA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 3, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Decatur rent stands today
Decatur, GA rent rose 2.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,758/month. Renters today are paying $99 more per month on average than last year, with rent holding steady month to month after peaking at $1,795 in May 2026.
Compared to national trends
Decatur sits 8.0% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 400 total rentals available for a range of renter needs.
Price ranges
Bedroom tiers in Decatur range from 1-bedrooms at $1,289/month to 4+ bedrooms at $2,195/month, with 3-bedrooms making up the largest share of rentals.
Price ranges
Houses in Decatur run a median of $1,950/month while apartments sit at $1,500/month, with houses comprising 64.4% of total rentals and apartments 23.2%.
Median rent
Median rent in Decatur
$1,757/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Decatur is $1,757 per month as of August 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $152 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Decatur
400
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Decatur run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,540.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,475 |  3% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,289 | No Change | 22% | |
2 bedroom | $1,597 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,195 | 2% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adair Park | $2,150 | |
Chelsea Heights | $1,983 | |
Clairemont Great Lakes | $1,900 | |
Decatur Heights | $1,900 | |
Downtown Decatur | $1,948 | |
Glennwood Estates | $1,813 | |
Mak Historic District | $2,150 | |
Oakhurst | $1,799 | |
Sycamore Street | $1,996 | |
Winnona Park Historic District | $1,625 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,500 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,590 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,950 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $540 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,289
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
22%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,597
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
Downtown Decatur
Average rent
$1,948
Glennwood Estates
Average rent
$1,813
Sycamore Street
Average rent
$1,996
Decatur Heights
Average rent
$1,900
Oakhurst
Average rent
$1,799
Adair Park
Average rent
$2,150
Winnona Park Historic District
Average rent
$1,625
Clairemont Great Lakes
Average rent
$1,900
Chelsea Heights
Average rent
$1,983
Mak Historic District
Average rent
$2,150
Apartments
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,590
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$540
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
4%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,990
2%$1,430
4%$1,830
4%$1,720
14%$2,177
$1,795
5%$1,950
1%$1,675
16%$2,210
15%$2,015
2%$1,877
$1,727
10%Discover rentals in Decatur, GA
5d+ ago
2307 Troy Cove Rd, Decatur, GA 30035
1 bed
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2892 Eastwyck Cir, Decatur, GA 30032
1–4 beds
1 bath
$760–$1,180
Apartment for rent
12h ago
3760 Flat Shoals Pkwy, Decatur, GA 30034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$849–$1,049
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 2
7h ago
3321 Peppertree Cir, Decatur, GA 30034
1–3 beds
1 bath
$876–$1,299
Apartment for rent
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
2d ago
House for rent in Decatur
4 beds
3 baths
$5,650
$5,250
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 29
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Decatur
1340 Stanley Park Dr #150, Decatur, GA 30033
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,700
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
5d+ ago
Verified
3961 Covington Hwy, Decatur, GA 30032
1–3 beds
1 bath
$920–$1,560
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3000 Ember Dr, Decatur, GA 30034
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,400
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3145 Misty Creek Dr, Decatur, GA 30033
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,690
Apartment for rent
3m ago
Verified
100 Paces Park Dr, Decatur, GA 30033
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$3,134
Apartment for rent
3m ago
Verified
100 Paces Park Dr, Decatur, GA 30033
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$3,134
Apartment for rent
3m ago
Verified
2676 Milscott Dr, Decatur, GA 30033
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,167–$2,348
Apartment for rent
3m ago
Verified
245 E Trinity Pl, Decatur, GA 30030
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,452–$4,372
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1575 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, GA 30033
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,449–$2,075
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3961 Covington Hwy, Decatur, GA 30032
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,260–$1,560
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3000 Ember Dr, Decatur, GA 30034
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,400
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3145 Misty Creek Dr, Decatur, GA 30033
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,690
Apartment for rent
3m ago
Verified
245 E Trinity Pl, Decatur, GA 30030
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,452–$4,372
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 $1,757 per month as of August 29, 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 3% 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 $152 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Decatur?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Decatur are Winnona Park Historic District ($1,625/mo), Oakhurst ($1,799/mo), and Glennwood Estates ($1,813/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Decatur?
To comfortably afford rent in Decatur, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Decatur?
December offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Decatur, with the lowest rents of the year and reduced competition from other renters, while June sees peak pricing.
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).