Decatur, GA Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Decatur is $1,032, a 5% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $983.
Average Rent in Decatur, GA
Last updated Mar 2019
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $1,032 | 5% | 1,000 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Decatur, GA apartment is 1,000 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. 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.
Decatur, GA Apartment Rent Ranges
- $501-$70011%
- $701-$1,00049%
- $1,001-$1,50028%
- $1,501-$2,00010%
- > $2,0002%
Decatur, GA Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Jan / 2016 | May / 2016 | Sept / 2016 | Jan / 2017 | May / 2017 | Sept / 2017 | Jan / 2018 | May / 2018 | Mar / 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, GA | $892 | $914 | $939 | $947 | $967 | $983 | $984 | $985 | $1,032 |
| National | $1,290 | $1,319 | $1,334 | $1,329 | $1,354 | $1,366 | $1,366 | $1,381 | $1,396 |
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Average Rent in Decatur, GA By Neighborhood
| Average Rent | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood | Average Rent | ||||
| Worthington Valley | $817 | ||||
| White Oak Hills | $817 | ||||
| White Oak Glenwood | $817 | ||||
| Toney Gardens | $817 | ||||
| Tilson Heights | $817 | ||||
| Tillson Park | $817 | ||||
| Thomas H Long | $817 | ||||
| Spring Valley | $817 | ||||
| Shamrock Forest | $817 | ||||
| Rosewood Park | $817 | ||||
| Pleasant Valley | $817 | ||||
| Phillip Homes | $817 | ||||
| Peachcrest | $817 | ||||
| Panama Park | $817 | ||||
| Ousley Manor | $817 | ||||
| Mountain Brooke | $817 | ||||
| Midway Peachcrest | $817 | ||||
| Meadowdale | $817 | ||||
| Meadowbrook Acres | $817 | ||||
| Loyd Manor | $817 | ||||
| Keystone Park | $817 | ||||
| Kelley Heights | $817 | ||||
| J W Toney | $817 | ||||
| Highland Park | $817 | ||||
| Habersham Hills | $817 | ||||
| Graystone Park | $817 | ||||
| Glendale Acres | $817 | ||||
| Glenco Manor | $817 | ||||
| Eastdale | $817 | ||||
| East Lake | $817 | ||||
| Donna Park | $817 | ||||
| Derrill Estates | $817 | ||||
| Covington Road | $817 | ||||
| Columbia Valley | $817 | ||||
| College Plaza | $817 | ||||
| Cindy Roberts | $817 | ||||
| Belvedere Park | $817 | ||||
| Austin Park | $817 | ||||
| Altoloma Park | $817 | ||||
| Alexander Estates | $817 | ||||
| Wyndham Park | $859 | ||||
| Wyndham Falls | $859 | ||||
| Waldrop | $859 | ||||
| Vinings Crest | $859 | ||||
| Summergate | $859 | ||||
| Southern Manor | $859 | ||||
| Soapstone Ridge | $859 | ||||
| Shoals Corners | $859 | ||||
| Sherwood Forest | $859 | ||||
| Riverwalk | $859 | ||||
| Riverside Station | $859 | ||||
| River Run Estates | $859 | ||||
| Rainbow Estates | $859 | ||||
| Rainbow Creek | $859 | ||||
| Pointe Bleue | $859 | ||||
| Platina Park | $859 | ||||
| Orchard Lane | $859 | ||||
| Oakvale | $859 | ||||
| Norgate | $859 | ||||
| Knollview | $859 | ||||
| Kings Row | $859 | ||||
| Hartwood Estates | $859 | ||||
| Happy Valley | $859 | ||||
| Hancock Heights | $859 | ||||
| Georgia Perimeter College | $859 | ||||
| Fox Chase | $859 | ||||
| East Chapel | $859 | ||||
| Dogwood Manor | $859 | ||||
| Dogwood Farms | $859 | ||||
| Conley Downs | $859 | ||||
| Clifton Springs | $859 | ||||
| Church | $859 | ||||
| Chapel Park | $859 | ||||
| Chapel Lake | $859 | ||||
| Chapel Hill | $859 | ||||
| Cavalier Gardens | $859 | ||||
| Cascade Manor | $859 | ||||
| Brook Glen | $859 | ||||
| Battle Forest | $859 | ||||
| Glenwood East | $862 | ||||
| Wilkins Cove | $948 | ||||
| The Terraces | $948 | ||||
| Pendley Hills | $948 | ||||
| Longview Pointe | $948 | ||||
| Hillside | $948 | ||||
| Hidden Creek | $948 | ||||
| Hairston Creek | $948 | ||||
| Hairson Forest | $948 | ||||
| Glen Valley | $948 | ||||
| Emerald Estates | $948 | ||||
| Winnona Park | $1,189 | ||||
| Westchester Hills | $1,189 | ||||
| Sycamore Street | $1,189 | ||||
| Ridgeland Park | $1,189 | ||||
| Ponce de Leon Heights | $1,189 | ||||
| Ponce de Leon Court Historic District | $1,189 | ||||
| Parkwood | $1,189 | ||||
| Oakhurst | $1,189 | ||||
| Midway Woods | $1,189 | ||||
| MAK Historic District | $1,189 | ||||
| Lenox Place | $1,189 | ||||
| Glenwood Estates | $1,189 | ||||
| Forrest Hills | $1,189 | ||||
| Downtown Decatur | $1,189 | ||||
| Decatur Terrace | $1,189 | ||||
| Decatur Heights | $1,189 | ||||
| College Heights | $1,189 | ||||
| Clairemont - Great Lakes | $1,189 | ||||
| Chelsea Heights | $1,189 | ||||
| Ashbury | $1,189 | ||||
| Agnes Scott College | $1,189 | ||||
| Stratford Commons | $1,260 | ||||
| North Decatur Heights | $1,260 | ||||
| Clairmont Heights | $1,260 | ||||
| Winston Place | $1,312 | ||||
| Valley Brook Manor | $1,312 | ||||
| Valley Brook Estates | $1,312 | ||||
| University Heights | $1,312 | ||||
| Tuxworth Springs | $1,312 | ||||
| Storybook Estates | $1,312 | ||||
| Springbrook Estates | $1,312 | ||||
| Sargent Hills | $1,312 | ||||
| Ponderosa | $1,312 | ||||
| Peachtree Valley | $1,312 | ||||
| Oakshire | $1,312 | ||||
| Oaks on Jordan | $1,312 | ||||
| Oak Grove | $1,312 | ||||
| North Druid Woods | $1,312 | ||||
| Moncrief Acres | $1,312 | ||||
| Medlock Park | $1,312 | ||||
| Mason Mill - Vistavia Hills | $1,312 | ||||
| Logans Knoll at Bettys Garden | $1,312 | ||||
| Leafmore Hills - Creek Park Hill | $1,312 | ||||
| Lavista | $1,312 | ||||
| Haver Hill | $1,312 | ||||
| Frazier | $1,312 | ||||
| Evergreen Forest | $1,312 | ||||
| Emory Parc | $1,312 | ||||
| Diamond Head | $1,312 | ||||
| Breckenridge | $1,312 | ||||
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The most affordable neighborhoods in Decatur are Alexander Estates, where the average rent goes for $817/month, Altoloma Park, where renters pay $817/mo on average, and Austin Park, where the average rent goes for $817/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Belvedere Park ($817), Cindy Roberts ($817), and College Plaza ($817), where the asking prices are below the average Decatur rent of $1,032/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Decatur are Valley Brook Estates ($1,312), Valley Brook Manor ($1,312) and Winston Place ($1,312).
Decatur | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Agnes Scott College is 46% higher than in Alexander Estates
$1,189
Agnes Scott College rent is 15% higher than Decatur average
| Average Rent | $1,189 |
|---|
$817
Alexander Estates rent is 21% lower than Decatur average
| Average Rent | $817 |
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How Does Decatur Compare to Nearby Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $1,379 | 5% |
| Alpharetta | $1,427 | 3% |
| Decatur | $1,032 | 5% |
For more information about the Decatur rental trends, check out our monthly rent report
Cheapest Listings on RENTCafé
- Ridgewood
- The Life at Peppertree Circle
- Park 35
- The Life at Snapfinger Woods
- Friendly Hills
- The Life at Pine Village
- Creekside Vista Apartments
- Village at Wesley Chapel Apartment Homes
- The Square at Mason Mill
- Edgewater Vista
- Flats at East Atlanta
- Avondale Station
- 4013 Northstrand Drive
- The Orleans of Decatur
- Woodland Hills
- 4083 Northstrand Drive Decatur, GA 30035
- 3297 Landgraf Close
- Decatur Crossing
- 2073 Mark Trail Decatur, GA 30032
- 3944 Conley Downs Ln
Most Expensive Listings on RENTCafé
- 3874 Leyland Dr Decatur, Ga 30034
- Solis Decatur
- 2076 W Flat Shoals Terrace Decatur, GA 30034
- 3586 Riverchase Dr
- 2413 Whites Ridge
- 4848 Hidden Creek Pl
- 3762 Elkridge Drive
- 4103 Peabody Ct
- 3025 Chaffey Circle Decatur, GA 30034
- 1956 Willa Way Decatur, GA 30032
- 3031 Chaffey Cir Decatur, GA 30034
- 1133 on the Square
- 3909 Riverside Pkwy
- Gables Montclair
- The Place on Ponce
- 2802 Glenvalley Dr Decatur, GA 30032
- 4893 Longview Run
The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Decatur apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.