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Average Rent in Decatur 35603 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Decatur 35603, Decatur, AL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,008/mo
▼ 3.7% from last month
Lowest Available
$799/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
47
available now
Decatur 35603 vs Decatur, AL Average
Decatur 35603 is more expensive the Decatur, AL average by $9/mo (1%). The citywide average is $999/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Decatur 35603?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Decatur 35603 is $1,008 per month across 7 apartment communities and 47 available units. Rents have decreased $37 (3.7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Hermitage Apartments starting at $799/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $910/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,116/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,199/mo.
Prices range from $799 to $1,325 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 31 units are currently listed.
Decatur 35603 Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $974 | - | 7 |
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Decatur 35603
Rent Prices by Apartment in Decatur 35603
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermitage Apartments | $799/mo | $959/mo | 5 | 4 |
| Albany Landing | $824/mo | $1,008/mo | 6 | 4.1 |
| Beltline Villas | $839/mo | $871/mo | 4 | 4.2 |
| Wheeler Estates Apartments | $849/mo | $890/mo | 2 | 4 |
| Decatur Place Apartments | $850/mo | $850/mo | 1 | 3.4 |
| Axis on Beltline | $899/mo | $1,006/mo | 19 | 4.2 |
| Courtney Square Apartments | $999/mo | $1,132/mo | 10 | 4.6 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$40,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,008/mo.
Comfortable income
$48,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($799/mo), you need to earn at least $32,000/year.
Cost of living in Decatur 35603
We only have live rent data for Decatur 35603 so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,008 |
| Estimated total | $1,008/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
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