How much does it cost to rent in Decatur, GA?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Decatur, GA is $1,762. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Decatur cheaper than other Georgia cities?

Decatur falls in the middle range for Georgia, ranking #78 out of 135 cities at $1,762/mo.

When was Decatur rent data last updated?

Decatur rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

Is Decatur a renter's market or a landlord's market?

Based on RentDataNow's Rent Market Meter, Decatur is currently a renter's market. Rents are softening (up only 0.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage. The meter is derived from rent-price momentum (year-over-year and month-over-month change), not inventory levels.

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Decatur

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Pop. 24,518·78th most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Decatur, GA

Median rent (all units)

$1,762/mo

Year-over-Year

+0.6%

Month-over-Month

-1.4%

vs US Median

-$203

Falling (Monthly)

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Decatur · $1,762

More affordable than 56% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

79/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 14% below what Decatur's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$1,762/mo

Expected by trend

$2,058/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Decatur's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,572

1 BR

$1,634

2 BR

$1,808

3 BR

$2,178

4 BR+

$2,620

Research median

$1,808/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$21,144/yr

At $1,762/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (up only 0.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.6% YoY, -1.4% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Decatur, GA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 76.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

24,518

Median income

$139,397

Median age

39.8

Renters

36.1%

Age distribution

27.5%

16.3%

29.4%

12.1%

14.7%

Under 1827.5%

18–3416.3%

35–5429.4%

55–6412.1%

65+14.7%

Gender

47.9%

52.1%

Male47.9%

Female52.1%

Race & ethnicity

67.2%

12.6%

White67.2%

Black12.6%

Hispanic8.9%

Asian4.9%

Other6.5%

Education (25+)

12.5%

76.3%

No HS diploma4.6%

HS diploma6.6%

Some college12.5%

Bachelor's+76.3%

Housing tenure

63.9%

36.1%

Owner63.9%

Renter36.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Decatur, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,372 → $1,762

up 28.4%

Income

$123,617 → $139,397

up 12.8%

Population

24,334 → 24,518

up 0.8%

Renter share

32.8% → 36.1%

+3.3 pts

Bachelor's+

74.6% → 76.3%

+1.7 pts

Median age

38.6 → 39.8

+1.2 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Decatur, GA has increased by $390 per month, settling near $1,762 after starting the period at $1,372. Median household income grew from $123,617 to $139,397 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.8% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 15.6 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 36.1% of households rent today, against 32.8% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in Decatur, GA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Decatur on your salary?

At $1,762/mo, how Decatur rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $89,756/yr · Rent = 23.6% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $63,726/yr · Rent = 33.2% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $73,407/yr · Rent = 28.8% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $131,205/yr · Rent = 16.1% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $167,647/yr · Rent = 12.6% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $59,670/yr · Rent = 35.4% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $53,875/yr · Rent = 39.2% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $66,405/yr · Rent = 31.8% income

stretched

By apartment size

Decatur rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Decatur. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Decatur, GA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Decatur is $1,762/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,572/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,808/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,634/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,178/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($139,397/yr), Decatur ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Decatur an affordable city for renters?

Decatur is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,762/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($139,397/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Decatur falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Decatur?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,762/mo in Decatur. The local median household income is $139,397/yr, meaning the typical Decatur household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Decatur?

Rent in Decatur has increased 0.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Decatur neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Decatur are 30032 ($1,582/mo), 30034 ($1,781/mo), and 30030 ($1,809/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Decatur is $1,762/mo.

How does Decatur rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Decatur is middle-of-the-pack for Georgia for rent, ranking #78 out of 135 tracked cities at $1,762/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Decatur?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Decatur ($1,762/mo): Clarkston ($1,435/mo), Tucker ($1,646/mo), Stone Mountain ($1,663/mo).

What percentage of Decatur residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.1% of Decatur households are renters, while 63.9% are owner-occupied. Decatur leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Decatur rent compare to the national average?

Decatur's median rent of $1,762/mo is $203 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #78 out of 135 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

15%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,762/mo, rent takes ~15% of Decatur's median household income ($139,397/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Decatur 15%Benchmark 30%

State income tax4.99%

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