Rental GuideDecatur, AL

Decatur rent data for:

Apartments for rent

Average Rent

$1,200

Year Over Year Change

14%

$158

Rentals available, last 30 days

116

Rent ranges for Decatur apartments

$3,001 - $3,001

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

$751 - $1,500

$0 - $750

$3,001 - $3,001

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

19%

$751 - $1,500

70%

$0 - $750

19%

70%

How has rent in Decatur, AL changed in the last two years?

The average rent in Decatur, AL, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,200, which is a 13.98% increase year-over-year.

The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Decatur, AL is about $795. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Decatur, AL is $995, and studios are about $1,990 per month.

See more Decatur, AL rent data on our rent research page.

What are the K-12 schools in Decatur, AL?

schools

8,745

students

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Who lives in Decatur, AL?

Gender

49% Male

51% Female

Age Range

0-19

25%

20-34

18%

35-44

12%

45-64

26%

65+

18%

Language

English

87%

Spanish

10%

Indo Euro

Asia Pac

Other

Education

No HS

15%

High School

52%

Bachelor's

24%

Master's

Prof Degree

Doctorate

What is the household breakdown in Decatur, AL?

Families

47% Families

53% Single

Property

36% Renters

64% Owners

Household Income

0-25k

24%

25-50k

26%

50-75k

17%

75-100k

11%

100-150k

12%

150k+

How do residents get around Decatur, AL?

Decatur locals spend about 19 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. The best way to fly in or out of Decatur is through Nashville International Airport, 106.10 miles away.

Walking

4/10

Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Cycling

5/10

More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Driving

10/10

Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Scores for Decatur are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.

What is the cost of living in Decatur, AL?

The overall cost of living in Decatur, AL is 16% lower than the national average, according to the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research. This is calculated by comparing several expenses, including food and basic necessities like energy and healthcare. When it comes to comparing these expenses to the rest of the country, in Decatur you can expect groceries to cost less than the national average, and healthcare to cost less. Eggs run about $3.02 per carton, and milk $4.51. Regarding healthcare costs, a doctor’s visit could amount to $85.17 on average—but this will likely vary depending on several factors, including insurance and medical specialty.