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Average Rent in Decatur, AL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 11 apartment communities in Decatur, AL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$984/mo
▼ 2.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$724/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
11
tracked daily
Units Listed
78
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Decatur, AL
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| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur 35603 | $1,002 | ▲ $36 | $799 | 8 | 44 |
| Decatur 35601 | $960 | ▲ $13 | $724 | 3 | 34 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Decatur, AL?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Decatur, AL is $984 per month across 11 apartment communities and 78 available units. Rents have decreased $25 (2.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Sandlin Villas starting at $724/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $734/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $863/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,057/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,252/mo.
Prices range from $724 to $1,425 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 35 units are currently listed.
Decatur, AL Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $976 | - | 10 |
| August 2026 | $979 | +$3 | 10 |
| September 2026 | $1,000 | +$21 | 10 |
| October 2026 | $991 | -$9 | 10 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Decatur, AL
Rent Prices by Apartment in Decatur, AL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandlin Villas | $724/mo | $820/mo | 14 | 3.2 |
| Hermitage Apartments | $799/mo | $949/mo | 5 | 4 |
| Albany Landing | $799/mo | $995/mo | 6 | 4.1 |
| Wheeler Estates Apartments | $830/mo | $883/mo | 2 | 4 |
| Brookridge Apartments | $865/mo | $1,038/mo | 12 | 3.2 |
| Axis on Beltline | $875/mo | $939/mo | 16 | 4.2 |
| Beltline Villas | $875/mo | $1,042/mo | 4 | 4.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Decatur, AL
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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
$39,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $984/mo.
Comfortable income
$47,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($724/mo), you need to earn at least $29,000/year.
Median household income in Decatur, AL is $59,831 , about 27% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Decatur, AL
Overall prices in Decatur, AL runs below the national average by about 11% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 89.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Decatur, AL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $984 |
| Utilities | $252 |
| Groceries | $511 |
| Transportation | $600 |
| Healthcare | $293 |
| Other goods and services | $468 |
| Estimated total | $3,106/mo |
Population
57,760
Median household income
$59,831
Census median rent
$861/mo
Census rent burden
27.7%
Median age
40.4
Mean commute
21 min
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 were last published in 2023.
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