Last updated on October 15, 2026

Average rent in
Decatur, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Decatur

$1,650/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Decatur is $1,650 per month as of October 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Decatur

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Decatur rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Decatur, TX

Average rent prices in Decatur have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% 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, TX

Rent prices in Decatur vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Decatur is $1,380, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Decatur run $1,210 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,340.

Listings

Studio

$750

17%

-

1 bedroom

$1,205

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$1,340

10%

28%

3 bedroom

$1,650

3%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,450

6%

37%

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,205

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,340

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

28%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

37%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Decatur, TX, 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, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Decatur and Briar by all bedroom counts and property types.

Decatur

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Decatur, TX is 6% higher than the median rent in Briar, TX.

Discover rentals in Decatur, TX

506 Valleyridge Ct #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Decatur

ResidentialLease, Decatur, TX

506 Valleyridge Ct #A, Decatur, TX 76234

3 beds

2 baths

$1,295

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.
606 N Sewell Dr #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Decatur

ResidentialLease, Decatur, TX

606 N Sewell Dr #B, Decatur, TX 76234

3 beds

2 baths

$1,295

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.
502 N Sewell Dr #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Decatur

ResidentialLease, Decatur, TX

502 N Sewell Dr #B, Decatur, TX 76234

3 beds

2 baths

$1,295

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.
108 James Ct #100 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Decatur

ResidentialLease, Decatur, TX

108 James Ct #100, Decatur, TX 76234

3 beds

2 baths

$1,499

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, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Decatur rental market.

How much is rent in Decatur?

The average rent in Decatur is $1,650 per month as of October 10, 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 6% since last year.

How does Decatur rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Decatur is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 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 $66,000/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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