Decatur, GA Rental Market Trends
Last updated: August 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Most affordable neighborhoods in Decatur?
Kelley Heights $1,020/month
Norgate $1,161/month
Shamrock Forest $1,181/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of /month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Decatur?
Emory Parc $1,911/month
Downtown Decatur $1,987/month
Tuxworth Springs $2,112/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in Decatur, GA By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Tuxworth Springs | $2,112 |
| Downtown Decatur | $1,987 |
| Emory Parc | $1,911 |
| Ashbury | $1,892 |
| Sargent Hills | $1,846 |
| Decatur Terrace | $1,813 |
| Clairmont Heights | $1,715 |
| Stratford Commons | $1,707 |
| Highland Park | $1,575 |
| Evergreen Forest | $1,488 |
| College Plaza | $1,457 |
| North Druid Woods | $1,450 |
| Hillside | $1,410 |
| Rainbow Estates | $1,408 |
| Glenwood East | $1,376 |
| Georgia Perimeter College | $1,310 |
| Panama Park | $1,308 |
| Sherwood Forest | $1,270 |
| Meadowbrook Acres | $1,203 |
| Shamrock Forest | $1,181 |
| Norgate | $1,161 |
| Kelley Heights | $1,020 |
Decatur | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Ashbury is 10% higher than in Clairmont Heights
How Decatur Compares to Other Cities
| City | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Atlanta | $1,788 |
| Savannah | $1,699 |
| Lawrenceville | $1,686 |
| Marietta | $1,589 |
| Augusta | $1,250 |
| Bethlehem | $1,871 |
| Macon | $1,197 |
| Columbus | $1,230 |
| Duluth | $1,699 |
| Sandy Springs | $1,696 |
| Stone Mountain | $1,318 |
| McDonough | $1,733 |
| Lithonia | $1,378 |
| Smyrna | $1,596 |
| Brookhaven, GA | $1,802 |
| Norcross, GA | $1,446 |
| Jonesboro, GA | $1,383 |
| Conyers, GA | $1,510 |
| Riverdale, GA | $1,242 |
| East Point, GA | $1,262 |
| Decatur | n/a |
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 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.