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Rental Market Trends in Decatur, AL

What is the average rent in Decatur, AL?

$764/month

Average Rent

625 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Decatur, AL is $764 per month. This is 53% lower than the national average rent of $1,628/month, making renting in Decatur more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Decatur, you can expect to pay about $910 per month for a studio, $764 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $947 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,125 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$910/month
422 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$764/month
625 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$947/month
958 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,125/month
1,233 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,713/month
987 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,135/month
2,153 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,140/month
560 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Decatur, AL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.2%, which averages out to $25 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Decatur, AL
Last Updated June 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Decatur, AL
Percentage*
Rent Range
27% Below $700/month
39% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Decatur?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Decatur, Almon Place and Beaverbrook are the most affordable neighborhoods in Decatur.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Decatur
$831/month
693 Sq Ft
Almon Place
$873/month
605 Sq Ft
Beaverbrook
$916/month
600 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Decatur?

Based on current rent prices, Beaverbrook, Almon Place and Downtown Decatur are the most expensive neighborhoods in Decatur.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Beaverbrook
$916/month
600 Sq Ft
Almon Place
$873/month
605 Sq Ft
Downtown Decatur
$831/month
693 Sq Ft

Which Decatur neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Decatur with the most apartments available are Downtown Decatur, Almon Place and Beaverbrook .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Decatur
$831/month
693 Sq Ft
Almon Place
$873/month
605 Sq Ft
Beaverbrook
$916/month
600 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Decatur, AL?

Because the average rent in Decatur is $764, you’ll want to make about $2,546 per month or $30,552 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Decatur, AL is 15.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Decatur is 32.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $764 - $1,125. You can expect to pay 4.4% less for groceries, 6.5% less for utilities, and 9.6% less for transportation.

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Decatur, AL

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Summer Key Apartments

Summer Key Apartments

715 Cedar Lake Rd SW,
Decatur, AL 35603

1-3 Beds | $920 - $1,220

Albany Landing Apartments

Albany Landing Apartments

416 Hay Dr SW,
Decatur, AL 35603

1-2 Beds | $900 - $1,199

Hermitage Apartments

Hermitage Apartments

2130 Westmead Dr,
Decatur, AL 35603

1-3 Beds | $850 - $1,299

Summer Courtyard Apartments

Summer Courtyard Apartments

2222 Acadia Dr SW,
Decatur, AL 35603

1 Bed | $700 - $815

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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