North Decatur

North Decatur, GA

Area Guide

Quaint suburbia near downtown Atlanta amenities

Suburb • Convenient • Local • Community • Parks • Dog-Friendly • Trails •

North Decatur is a quaint suburb six miles northeast of downtown Atlanta and just minutes from Emory University. Residents enjoy big city amenities, small-town charm, and access to major roads like US-29 and US-78 for easy travels. North Decatur belongs to Dekalb County Schools and offers many suburban amenities. North Dekalb Mall and Dekalb Medical North Decatur reside conveniently in town.

Get outdoors and enjoy Mason Mil Park with walking trails, playgrounds, grilled picnic areas, and even a dog park. The Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve offers a variety of trails perfect for jogging and biking. Visit a local watering hole, Melton’s App & Tap, that’s been serving residents for over two decades, or try First Watch for fresh, made-from-scratch breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Rent and apartment type vary in North Decatur, so take you pick of wonderful choices and enjoy the conveniences of this peaceful Atlanta suburb.

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve
Glenn Creek Nature Preserve
South River Watershed Alliance
Bradley Observatory
Fernbank Forest & Science Center

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Atlanta

Military Bases

Airports

Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

Colleges

Top Apartments in North Decatur

Solstice Morningside Apartments

1989 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE,
Atlanta, GA 30324

$1,160 - $2,435 | Studio - 2 Beds

Abberly Skye Apartment Homes

2550 Blackmon Dr,
Decatur, GA 30033

$1,523 - $6,579 | Studio - 3 Beds

Resia Willows Apartments

4151 Memorial Dr,
Decatur, GA 30032

$1,485 - $2,364 | 1-3 Beds

Abberly Onyx Apartment Homes

2532 N Decatur Rd,
Decatur, GA 30033

$1,397 - $5,909 | 1-3 Beds

Madison Brookhaven

3078 Clairmont Rd NE,
Atlanta, GA 30329

$1,331 - $3,300 | 1-2 Beds

Calibre Woods

2075 Lavista Rd NE,
Atlanta, GA 30329

$1,378 - $2,390 | 1-2 Beds

MAA Briarcliff

500 Briarvista Way,
Atlanta, GA 30329

$1,215 - $6,150 | 1-3 Beds

Cortland on Ponce

220 Ponce de Leon Plz,
Decatur, GA 30030

$1,710 - $7,783 | 1-3 Beds

The Ellis Apartments

1500 Post Oak Dr,
Clarkston, GA 30021

$1,275 - $3,313 | 1-4 Beds

Houses for Rent in North Decatur

3960 Redan Rd,
Stone Mountain, GA 30083

1-3 Beds | | $2,240 - $2,759

94 Lindridge Dr NE,
Atlanta, GA 30324

4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | $2,570

103 Plantation Dr,
Clarkston, GA 30021

2 Beds | 1.5 Baths | $1,520

1507 Lively Ridge Rd NE,
Atlanta, GA 30329

3 Beds | 2 Baths | $3,800

2588 Decatur Village Wy,
Decatur, GA 30033

1 Bed | 1 Bath | $1,548

10 Rimington Ln,
Decatur, GA 30030

1 Bed | 1 Bath | $1,530

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† 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.