Last updated on June 21, 2026

Average rent in
Decatur, IN

Median rent

Median rent in Decatur

$1,029/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Decatur is $1,029 per month as of June 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $921 less per month.

$1.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Decatur

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Decatur rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Decatur, IN

Average rent prices in Decatur have decreased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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, IN

Rent prices in Decatur vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Decatur is $950, whereas a house costs $1,114. 1-bedroom apartments in Decatur run $675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,139.

Listings

Studio

$699

-

6%

1 bedroom

$700

19%

-

2 bedroom

$899

15%

14%

3 bedroom

$1,045

43%

-

Studio

Average rent

$699

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$700

Last 30 days

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$899

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,045

Last 30 days

43%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Decatur, IN, 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.

Discover rentals in Decatur, IN

728 Schirmeyer Street - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.3

Very good

728 Schirmeyer Street

728 Schirmeyer St, Decatur, IN 46733

3 beds

1 bath

$547

House for rent

Available Jun 21

Woodlynn Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

Woodlynn Apartments

709 Woodlynn Dr, Decatur, IN 46733

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Decatur, IN

Quick answers to common questions about the Decatur rental market.

How much is rent in Decatur?

The average rent in Decatur is $1,029 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Decatur?

Average rent prices in Decatur have decreased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.

How does Decatur rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Decatur is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $921 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Decatur?

To comfortably afford rent in Decatur, you'd need to earn approximately $41,000/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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