Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Decatur Heights, Decatur, GA

Median rent

Median rent in Decatur Heights

$2,069/mo

increased by32%

vs previous year

The average rent in Decatur Heights is $2,069 per month as of October 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $169 more per month.

$2.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Decatur Heights

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Decatur Heights rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Decatur Heights, Decatur, GA

Average rent prices in Decatur Heights have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 32% 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 Heights, Decatur, GA

Rent prices in Decatur Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Decatur Heights is $1,931, whereas a house costs $2,897. 1-bedroom apartments in Decatur Heights run $1,941 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,223.

Listings

Studio

$1,765

-

6%

1 bedroom

$1,941

4%

-

2 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

53%

3 bedroom

$2,895

No Change

13%

4 bedroom

$3,300

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,765

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,941

Last 30 days

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last year

53%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

The table above reflects average rent prices in Decatur Heights, 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 Heights, Decatur, GA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Decatur Heights and Midway Woods by all bedroom counts and property types.

Decatur Heights

Median rent price$2,069
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Decatur Heights, Decatur, GA is 10% lower than the median rent in Midway Woods, Belvedere Park, GA.

Discover rentals in Decatur Heights, Decatur, GA

351 Hillcrest - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.9

Very good

351 Hillcrest

351 Hillcrest Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400–$1,525

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
225-Hillcrest - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

225-Hillcrest

225 Hillcrest Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Decatur Heights, Decatur, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Decatur Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Decatur Heights?

The average rent in Decatur Heights is $2,069 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Decatur Heights?

Average rent prices in Decatur Heights have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 32% since last year.

How does Decatur Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Decatur Heights is 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $169 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Decatur Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Decatur Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $83,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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