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  6. Building Photo - 2145 Westmead Dr SW
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $750
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$750

    2145 Westmead Dr SW Unit D

    2145 Westmead Dr SW, Decatur, AL 35603
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  12. Building Photo - River Valley
    1 BED
    $800+
    2 BEDS
    $950+
    3 BEDS
    $1,050+

    River Valley

    217 Cedar Lake Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35603
  24. Building Photo - Decatur Place
    1 BED
    $850+
    2 BEDS
    $975+

    Decatur Place

    304 SW Courtney Dr, Decatur, AL 35603
  27. Building Photo - Metro Flats
    Good Value
    2 BEDS
    $900

    Metro Flats

    4 Oxmore Flint Rd, Decatur, AL 35603
  40. Building Photo - 315 Cardinal Dr SW
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,100

    315 Cardinal Dr SW

    315 Cardinal Dr SW, Decatur, AL 35601
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  41. Building Photo - 817 Moulton St E
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,100

    817 Moulton St E Unit A

    817 Moulton St E, Decatur, AL 35601
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Decatur at a Glance

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Looking for an affordable place to call home? Decatur, "The River City," sits right on the banks of Wheeler Lake along the Tennessee River in northern Alabama. With nearly 58,000 residents, this riverside city serves as the heart of a larger metro area and ranks as the second-largest city in the Huntsville-Decatur region. Thanks to its history as a river and railroad hub, Decatur has grown into a key player in North Alabama's economy while keeping housing costs refreshingly low – one-bedroom apartments average just $786 per month.

If you're watching your budget but still want access to waterfront living and Huntsville job opportunities, Decatur delivers on both fronts. The city covers 86 square miles and offers plenty of apartment communities, from scenic riverside spots to neighborhoods close to shops and restaurants. Getting around is easy too, with major transportation routes connecting you to employment centers throughout the region. With rent prices significantly below Alabama's state average and only modest yearly increases, Decatur gives you the chance to stretch your dollar further while enjoying all the perks of northern Alabama apartment living.

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Austin High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,025 Students
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Priceville High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
512 Students
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Decatur High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,040 Students
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Decatur High Development

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
38 Students
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Austin Junior High School

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Public
Grades 6-8
773 Students
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Cedar Ridge Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
714 Students
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Decatur Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
815 Students
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Brookhaven Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
494 Students
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Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
303 Students
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Walter Jackson Elementary School

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Public
Grades K-5
244 Students

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