Average Rent in Decatur, GA

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Current Versus Historical Decatur, GA Rents

Decatur rentals average $1,700 for a 1-bedroom rental to $5,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,000, or roughly $21 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $400 to $400. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $125 (-6.33%) year-over-year from $1,975 to $1,850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $137 (-5.18%) year-over-year from $2,637 to $2,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $367 (10.23%) year-over-year from $3,583 to $3,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,435 (35.30%) year-over-year from $4,065 to $5,500. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.73% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.64% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 16.75% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.94% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$28.26	$1,850	$1,975 (-6.33%)	$1,991 (-7.10%)
2 BR	$20.80	$2,500	$2,637 (-5.18%)	$2,342 (6.77%)
3 BR	$24.60	$3,950	$3,583 (10.23%)	$2,950 (33.90%)
4+ BR	$20.74	$5,500	$4,065 (35.30%)	$4,760 (15.55%)

Historical Rents in Decatur, GA

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Top Cities Near Decatur

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Decatur. The average rent in Decatur is currently $2,315 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that North Decatur, GA, with an average rent of $2,315, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Decatur, GA is North Decatur, GA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,315 per month.

Let's compare Decatur, GA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 7.06% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Decatur, GA are about 3.04% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 26.87% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Decatur, GA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North Decatur, GA	$1,195	$1,820	$2,315	$2,315

Top Neighborhoods Near Decatur

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Decatur. One neighborhood in the area is Pine Hills. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Decatur, GA in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Decatur, GA is currently around $2,750 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Decatur's average rent, which is actually $3,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Decatur, Pine Hills has the most affordable average rent at $2,750 per month. Whereas, at $2,750 average rent per month, Pine Hills is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Decatur. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pine Hills, North Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,953	$2,395	$2,750

Top Counties Near Decatur

There are a total of 1 counties located by Decatur, GA. One county in the area is DeKalb, GA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,100. That's roughly around $18 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is DeKalb, GA. Its average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,100, DeKalb, GA is the most expensive county by Decatur, GA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Decatur, GA is 6.47% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Decatur, GA is 19.81% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
DeKalb, GA	$1,195	$1,590	$1,915	$2,100

Top Zipcodes Near Decatur

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near Decatur, GA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,580. A total of 4 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 30032, Belvedere Park, GA at $1,930 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,200 per month is 30306, Atlanta, GA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Decatur, GA is $1,836 per month. Or in other words, $27 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,474 per month. Which comes out to $22 per sqft. The following table includes the top 6 zipcodes in Decatur, GA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
30032, Belvedere Park, GA	N/A	$1,910	$1,500	$1,930
30324, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,673	$2,300	$2,395
30316, DeKalb County, GA	$1,475	$1,821	$2,717	$2,743
30307, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$2,250	$3,200	$3,200
30033, North Decatur, GA	$1,195	$1,852	$2,215	$2,418
30306, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,550	$2,648	$3,200

Frequently Asked Questions - Decatur Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Decatur, GA?

The average monthly rental price for Decatur, GA apartments for rent is approximately $3,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Decatur, GA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Decatur, GA.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Decatur, GA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,700 and an average price per square feet of $28.26. There are a total of 5 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Decatur.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Decatur, GA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,388 and an average price per square feet of $20.80. There are a total of 6 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Decatur.

How have rent prices in Decatur, GA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Decatur, GA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Decatur, GA?

A reasonable rent price in Decatur, GA is around $2,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.