Downtown Decatur

Decatur, AL

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Downtown Decatur - Decatur, AL

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The heart of the River City

Historic Walkable River Arts Culture Museums Theaters Parks

Located along the Tennessee River, Downtown Decatur blends natural beauty, history, and Southern charm with art, culture, and a modern vibe. With its wide, walkable sidewalks paved with brick and its historic buildings filled with shops and restaurants, this riverside gem only gets better when you factor in its variety of museums, historic sites, and art galleries.

Downtown Decatur is home to the Cook Museum of Natural Science, the Carnegie Visual Arts Center, the Old State Bank, the Princess Theatre for the Performing Arts, and the Dancy-Polk House -- a landmark built in 1829. The Blue and Gray Museum is home to Civil War memorabilia, and the Farmers Market is held April through November. Living in Downtown Decatur, you'll be able to enjoy the riverside Rhodes Ferry Park, home to a playground, picnic areas, and walking paths. This park also hosts a variety of events, including a summer concert series. Other nearby parks include Founder's Park, Delano Park (the oldest park in Decatur and home to a historic rose garden), and Adventure Park.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Decatur is $919 for a studio, $746 for one bedroom, $816 for two bedrooms, and $1,009 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Decatur has increased by 5.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 415 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $919/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 687 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $746/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 909 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $816/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,206 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,009/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

62

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

56

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge

Airports

  • Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field

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