Cortland on Ponce
220 Ponce de Leon Plz,
Decatur, GA 30030
1-3 Beds | $1,739 - $8,013
Rental Market Trends in Decatur, GA
What is the average rent in Decatur, GA?
$1,350/month
Average Rent
751 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2.2%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Decatur, GA is $1,350 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,556/month, which means Decatur rent prices are 13% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Decatur, you can expect to pay about $1,425 per month for a studio, $1,350 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,538 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,760 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Decatur, GA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.2%, which averages out to $30 less 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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Rent Ranges in Decatur, GA
Last Updated February 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
9%
$700 - $1,000/month
56%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
27%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
7%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Decatur?
Based on current rent prices, Panthersville, Greater Valley Brook and Candler-McAfee are the most affordable neighborhoods in Decatur.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Decatur?
Based on current rent prices, Glennwood, Medlock Park and Great Lakes are the most expensive neighborhoods in Decatur.
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Which Decatur neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Decatur with the most apartments available are Decatur Heights, Avondale Park and Belvedere Park .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Decatur, GA?
Because the average rent in Decatur is $1,350, you’ll want to make about $4,500 per month or $54,000 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.
How does Decatur, GA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Decatur, GA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$850/month
$952/month
One Bedroom
$1,086/month
$1,229/month
Two Bedroom
$1,283/month
$1,450/month
Three Bedroom
$1,520/month
$1,897/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.