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  18. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $1,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700

    16 Walnut St NE

    16 Walnut St NE, Decatur, AL 35601
    (256) 301-1392
  19. Building Photo - Decatur Place
    1 BED
    $850+
    2 BEDS
    $975+

    Decatur Place

    304 SW Courtney Dr, Decatur, AL 35603
  20. Building Photo - Blossom Wood Apartments
    $115 Off
    Price Drop. $115 Off
    1 BED
    $695+
    2 BEDS
    $835+
    3 BEDS
    $1,150+

    Blossom Wood Apartments

    1242 Beltline Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35601
  22. Good Value
    2 BEDS
    $900

    Metro Flats

    4 Oxmore Flint Rd, Decatur, AL 35603
  24. Building Photo - 603 Prospect Dr SE
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,795
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,795
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,795

    603 Prospect Dr SE

    603 Prospect Dr SE, Decatur, AL 35601
  26. Building Photo - 719 Bank St NE
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,350
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,350
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,350

    719 Bank St NE Unit 3

    719 Bank St NE, Decatur, AL 35601
  27. Building Photo - 628 Canterbury Ave SW
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,375
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,375
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,375

    628 Canterbury Ave SW

    628 Canterbury Ave SW, Decatur, AL 35601
  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $1,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,950

    3237 McClellan Way SE

    3237 McClellan Way SE, Decatur, AL 35603
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Decatur, AL Apartments for Rent

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

Public Middle School

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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What are the average rent costs in Decatur, AL?

The average rent in Decatur, AL is $779.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Decatur, AL?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Decatur, AL is $908.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Decatur, AL?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Decatur, AL is $779.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Decatur, AL?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Decatur, AL is $935.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Decatur, AL?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Decatur, AL is $1,136.

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