Apartments for Rent in Decatur, AL

Prices and availability in Decatur, AL were last updated on 28 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Decatur, AL are: Wheeler Estates Apartments, 1323 19th Ave SE, 1325 19th Ave SE, 1321 19th Ave SE and 201 Larkwood Drive SW.

The average rent in Decatur, AL is $925.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Decatur, AL is between $830 and $930.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Decatur, AL is between $850 and $1,190.

In Decatur 37% of the housing is rented out compared to 63% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 9% of Decatur's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 54% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 35% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Decatur is 42 years old, with 9% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 2 stories, of which 95% are garden-style apartment communities, 5% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Decatur are around 1% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 42% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 51% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.