Last updated on August 4, 2026

Average rent in
Decatur, IN

Median rent

Median rent in Decatur

$948/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Decatur is $948 per month as of August 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $992 less per month.

$0.95

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Decatur

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Decatur rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Decatur, IN, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Decatur, IN

Average rent prices in Decatur have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $974, whereas a house costs $1,259. 1-bedroom apartments in Decatur run $795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,139.

Listings

Studio

$800

-

-

1 bedroom

$795

19%

23%

2 bedroom

$1,029

7%

20%

3 bedroom

$1,362

19%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$800

1 bedroom

Average rent

$795

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,029

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,362

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

17%

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

Woodlynn Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

Woodlynn Apartments

709 Woodlynn Dr, Decatur, IN 46733

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

1514 Cherry Ln #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Decatur

3 beds

2 baths

$1,550

House for rent

Available Sep 1

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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 $948 per month as of August 1, 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 10% since last year.

How does Decatur rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Decatur is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $992 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 $38,000/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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