Decatur Heights

Decatur, GA

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Decatur Heights - Decatur, GA

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A charming, walkable neighborhood brimming with character

Suburban Historic Charming Convenient Park-Like Walkable Bicycle-Friendly

Decatur Heights was developed in the early 20th century. It was once home to modestly-sized cottages and large lot sizes, but as the center of Decatur (just five minutes away) has grown, so too has this family-friendly neighborhood.

Situated between Downtown Decatur and Scottdale, Decatur Heights is a near-perfect location for anyone looking for a peaceful rental with quick access to unique restaurants and shopping. Like the rest of the area, there’s a large emphasis on preserving the natural beauty of the area. Parks — both kid and dog-friendly — are well within walking distance, as is the eclectic offerings of Downtown Decatur. You could spend more than a day exploring all the diverse culinary offerings of Your Dekalb Farmers Market and the restaurants that surround it.

There’s an even mix of apartments and townhomes available, so no matter what your style or budget you’ll find a rental in this unique part of Atlanta.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Decatur Heights is $1,645 for a studio, $1,613 for one bedroom, $2,264 for two bedrooms, and $2,721 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Decatur Heights has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 632 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,645/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 741 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,613/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,123 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,264/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,415 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,721/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

70

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

39

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

46

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Glenn Creek Nature Preserve
  • Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve
  • Bradley Observatory
  • South River Watershed Alliance
  • Wylde Center and Oakhurst Community Garden

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.