Decatur, GA Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Decatur is $1,138, a 10% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,032.
Average Rent in Decatur, GA
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $1,138 | 10% | 990 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Decatur, GA apartment is 990 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.
Decatur, GA Apartment Rent Ranges
- $501-$7002%
- $701-$1,00043%
- $1,001-$1,50040%
- $1,501-$2,00012%
- > $2,0003%
Decatur, GA Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households38%
- Owner-occupied Households61%
3,279 or 38% of the households in Decatur, GA are renter-occupied while 5,201 or 61% are owner-occupied.
Decatur, GA Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Mar / 2017 | Jul / 2017 | Nov / 2017 | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Nov / 2019 | May / 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, GA | $947 | $967 | $983 | $984 | $985 | $1,032 | $1,032 | $1,073 | $1,114 | $1,138 |
| National | $1,337 | $1,368 | $1,371 | $1,374 | $1,408 | $1,417 | $1,422 | $1,458 | $1,466 | $1,468 |
Average Rent in Decatur, GA By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Worthington Valley | $926 |
| White Oak Hills | $926 |
| White Oak Glenwood | $926 |
| Toney Gardens | $926 |
| Tilson Heights | $926 |
| Tillson Park | $926 |
| Thomas H Long | $926 |
| Spring Valley | $926 |
| Shamrock Forest | $926 |
| Rosewood Park | $926 |
| Pleasant Valley | $926 |
| Phillip Homes | $926 |
| Peachcrest | $926 |
| Panama Park | $926 |
| Ousley Manor | $926 |
| Mountain Brooke | $926 |
| Midway Peachcrest | $926 |
| Meadowdale | $926 |
| Meadowbrook Acres | $926 |
| Loyd Manor | $926 |
| Keystone Park | $926 |
| Kelley Heights | $926 |
| J W Toney | $926 |
| Highland Park | $926 |
| Habersham Hills | $926 |
| Graystone Park | $926 |
| Glendale Acres | $926 |
| Glenco Manor | $926 |
| Eastdale | $926 |
| East Lake | $926 |
| Donna Park | $926 |
| Derrill Estates | $926 |
| Covington Road | $926 |
| Columbia Valley | $926 |
| College Plaza | $926 |
| Cindy Roberts | $926 |
| Belvedere Park | $926 |
| Austin Park | $926 |
| Altoloma Park | $926 |
| Alexander Estates | $926 |
| Glenwood East | $938 |
| Wyndham Park | $949 |
| Wyndham Falls | $949 |
| Waldrop | $949 |
| Vinings Crest | $949 |
| Summergate | $949 |
| Southern Manor | $949 |
| Soapstone Ridge | $949 |
| Shoals Corners | $949 |
| Sherwood Forest | $949 |
| Riverwalk | $949 |
| Riverside Station | $949 |
| River Run Estates | $949 |
| Rainbow Estates | $949 |
| Rainbow Creek | $949 |
| Pointe Bleue | $949 |
| Platina Park | $949 |
| Orchard Lane | $949 |
| Oakvale | $949 |
| Norgate | $949 |
| Knollview | $949 |
| Kings Row | $949 |
| Hartwood Estates | $949 |
| Happy Valley | $949 |
| Hancock Heights | $949 |
| Georgia Perimeter College | $949 |
| Fox Chase | $949 |
| East Chapel | $949 |
| Dogwood Manor | $949 |
| Dogwood Farms | $949 |
| Conley Downs | $949 |
| Clifton Springs | $949 |
| Church | $949 |
| Chapel Park | $949 |
| Chapel Lake | $949 |
| Chapel Hill | $949 |
| Cavalier Gardens | $949 |
| Cascade Manor | $949 |
| Brook Glen | $949 |
| Battle Forest | $949 |
| Wilkins Cove | $962 |
| The Terraces | $962 |
| Pendley Hills | $962 |
| Longview Pointe | $962 |
| Hillside | $962 |
| Hidden Creek | $962 |
| Hairston Creek | $962 |
| Hairson Forest | $962 |
| Glen Valley | $962 |
| Emerald Estates | $962 |
| Winnona Park | $1,319 |
| Westchester Hills | $1,319 |
| Sycamore Street | $1,319 |
| Ridgeland Park | $1,319 |
| Ponce de Leon Heights | $1,319 |
| Ponce de Leon Court Historic District | $1,319 |
| Parkwood | $1,319 |
| Oakhurst | $1,319 |
| Midway Woods | $1,319 |
| MAK Historic District | $1,319 |
| Lenox Place | $1,319 |
| Glenwood Estates | $1,319 |
| Forrest Hills | $1,319 |
| Downtown Decatur | $1,319 |
| Decatur Terrace | $1,319 |
| Decatur Heights | $1,319 |
| College Heights | $1,319 |
| Clairemont - Great Lakes | $1,319 |
| Chelsea Heights | $1,319 |
| Ashbury | $1,319 |
| Agnes Scott College | $1,319 |
| Stratford Commons | $1,373 |
| North Decatur Heights | $1,373 |
| Clairmont Heights | $1,373 |
| Winston Place | $1,416 |
| Valley Brook Manor | $1,416 |
| Valley Brook Estates | $1,416 |
| University Heights | $1,416 |
| Tuxworth Springs | $1,416 |
| Storybook Estates | $1,416 |
| Springbrook Estates | $1,416 |
| Sargent Hills | $1,416 |
| Ponderosa | $1,416 |
| Peachtree Valley | $1,416 |
| Oakshire | $1,416 |
| Oaks on Jordan | $1,416 |
| Oak Grove | $1,416 |
| North Druid Woods | $1,416 |
| Moncrief Acres | $1,416 |
| Medlock Park | $1,416 |
| Mason Mill - Vistavia Hills | $1,416 |
| Logans Knoll at Bettys Garden | $1,416 |
| Leafmore Hills - Creek Park Hill | $1,416 |
| Lavista | $1,416 |
| Haver Hill | $1,416 |
| Frazier | $1,416 |
| Evergreen Forest | $1,416 |
| Emory Parc | $1,416 |
| Diamond Head | $1,416 |
| Breckenridge | $1,416 |
The most affordable neighborhoods in Decatur are Alexander Estates, where the average rent goes for $926/month, Altoloma Park, where renters pay $926/mo on average, and Austin Park, where the average rent goes for $926/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Belvedere Park ($926), Cindy Roberts ($926), and College Plaza ($926), where the asking prices are below the average Decatur rent of $1,138/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Decatur are Valley Brook Estates ($1,416), Valley Brook Manor ($1,416) and Winston Place ($1,416).
The most popular neighborhood in Decatur is Sargent Hills, where there are 3 verified RENTCafé listings with an average rent of $1,416. Next up is Downtown Decatur, where apartments go for $1,319/month, followed by Emerald Estates with $962 If you’re looking to rent in Decatur’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Fox Chase, where renters pay $949 on average, and Georgia Perimeter College, where the average monthly rent is $949.
Decatur | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Agnes Scott College is 42% higher than in Alexander Estates
Agnes Scott College rent is 16% higher than Decatur average
| Average Rent | $1,319 |
|---|
Alexander Estates rent is 19% lower than Decatur average
| Average Rent | $926 |
|---|
How Decatur Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $1,467 | 2% |
| Augusta | $879 | 7% |
| Marietta | $1,235 | 6% |
| Lawrenceville | $1,238 | 4% |
| Sandy Springs | $1,421 | 4% |
| Decatur | $1,138 | 10% |
| Smyrna | $1,258 | 2% |
| Duluth | $1,297 | 4% |
| Jonesboro | $980 | 6% |
| Lithonia | $1,072 | 6% |
| Norcross | $1,102 | 2% |
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