What is the average apartment size in Decatur City?

The average size for a Decatur City, AL apartment is 843 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Decatur City?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Decatur City is $943 per month, a 2.6% increase from last year’s average of $919.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Decatur City?

In Decatur City, studios rent for $799 per month, one-bedroom units average $807 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,014 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,121 per month

What is the average apartment size in Decatur City?

The typical apartment in Decatur City offers about 843 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Decatur City?

Studio apartments in Decatur City average 456 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 638 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 940 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,233 sq. ft.

Decatur City, AL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Decatur City?

The typical rent budget in Decatur City ranges from to per month, with 56% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Decatur City?

In Decatur City, 37% of households rent while 63% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Decatur City is $943, a 2.6% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $919.

Studio Apartments at $799 offer the most budget-friendly option with 456 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 638 square feet for $807, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,014 offer 940 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,233 sq ft) for $1,121, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Decatur City, AL

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$943	843 sq. ft.
Studio	$799	456 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$807	638 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,014	940 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,121	1,233 sq. ft.

Decatur City, AL rent trends

Rental prices in Decatur City, AL have increased by 2.6% over the past year. The average rent moved from $919 to $943.

What's the typical rent budget in Decatur City, AL?

The largest share of rentals in Decatur City, AL (56%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Decatur City, AL?

8,832 or 37% of the households in Decatur City, AL are renter-occupied while 15,056 or 63% are owner-occupied.

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How Decatur City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Decatur City	$943
Birmingham	$1,354
Huntsville	$1,251
Mobile	$1,154
Montgomery	$1,108
Madison	$1,366
Hoover	$1,249
Tuscaloosa	$1,533
Vestavia Hills	$1,574
Auburn	$1,852
Bessemer	$1,099
Decatur	$943
Athens, AL	$1,202
Hartselle, AL	$642

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Decatur City apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.