Decatur, GA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,755
1-year change
+1.9%
$32/mo
5-year change
+19.5%
$286/mo
10-year change
+87.3%
$818/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Decatur

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$866/mo—0.0%
2016$915/mo+5.7%+5.7%
2017$983/mo+7.4%+13.5%
2018$1,067/mo+8.5%+23.2%
2019$1,171/mo+9.7%+35.2%
2020$1,248/mo+6.6%+44.1%
2021$1,356/mo+8.7%+56.6%
2022$1,556/mo+14.7%+79.7%
2023$1,639/mo+5.3%+89.3%
2024$1,636/mo-0.2%+88.9%
2025$1,714/mo+4.8%+97.9%
2026$1,731/mo+1.0%+99.9%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Decatur changed since 2015?

Median rent in Decatur, GA was $852 in 2015-01 and is $1,755 as of 2026-09 — a change of $903 per month over 11 years.

How much has Decatur rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Decatur, GA has changed +19.5% ($286 per month). The current median is $1,755.

What has rent in Decatur done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Decatur, GA has changed +87.3% ($818 per month). It is now $1,755.

Is rent in Decatur going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Decatur, GA has increased +1.9% ($32/mo). Current median: $1,755.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.