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Average Rent in Decatur, AL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 9 apartment communities in Decatur, AL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,048/mo
▼ 0.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$899/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
9
tracked daily
Units Listed
39
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Decatur, AL
28 listed units across 6 buildings offering 2 bed units in Decatur, AL dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $53/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookridge Apartments | Unit 206, 2x1 | $1,117 | $1,036 | $81 |
| Brookridge Apartments | Unit 810, 2x2 | $1,167 | $1,086 | $81 |
| Brookridge Apartments | Unit 908, 2x2 | $1,167 | $1,086 | $81 |
| Rhodes Ferry Apartments | Unit 402 | $1,075 | $999 | $76 |
| Courtney Square Apartments | Unit 205 | $1,225 | $1,149 | $76 |
| Courtney Square Apartments | Unit 407 | $1,275 | $1,199 | $76 |
| Courtney Square Apartments | Unit 808 | $1,275 | $1,199 | $76 |
| Brookridge Apartments | Unit 1004, 2x1 | $1,117 | $1,044 | $73 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Decatur, AL
Compare average rent across Decatur, AL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur 35603 | $1,024 | ▲ $34 | $799 | 6 | 34 |
| Decatur 35601 | $941 | ▼ $33 | $743 | 3 | 41 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Decatur, AL?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Decatur, AL is $1,048 per month across 9 apartment communities and 39 available units. Rents have decreased $1 (0.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Sandlin Villas starting at $899/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,048/mo.
Prices range from $899 to $1,199 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 25 units are currently listed.
Decatur, AL Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $976 | - | 9 |
| August 2026 | $989 | +$13 | 9 |
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.
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 | $899/mo | $929/mo | 6 | 3.2 |
| Albany Landing | $899/mo | $1,049/mo | 4 | 4.1 |
| Wheeler Estates Apartments | $935/mo | $935/mo | 1 | 4 |
| Beltline Villas | $947/mo | $984/mo | 2 | 4.2 |
| Rhodes Ferry Apartments | $949/mo | $1,059/mo | 8 | 4.6 |
| Hermitage Apartments | $949/mo | $974/mo | 2 | 4 |
| Decatur Place Apartments | $975/mo | $1,038/mo | 2 | 3.4 |
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
$42,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,048/mo.
Comfortable income
$50,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($899/mo), you need to earn at least $36,000/year.
Cost of living in Decatur, AL
We only have live rent data for Decatur, AL so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,048 |
| Estimated total | $1,048/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.
Google Search Trends for Decatur, AL Apartments
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