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Apartments under $1,200 for Rent in Decatur, GA

463 Rentals
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  8. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $1,144
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,144 - $2,576
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,144 - $2,576

    Arden Vue

    3421 N Druid Hills Rd, Decatur, GA 30033
    (470) 944-3280
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    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $1,040+
    2 BEDS
    $1,060+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,010 - $1,563
    Required Monthly Fees$30
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,040 - $1,175

    Brentwood Apartments

    3799 N Decatur Rd, Decatur, GA 30032
    (833) 918-4988
  15. Good Value
    1 BED
    $1,089+
    2 BEDS
    $1,074+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,025 - $2,202
    Required Monthly Fees$49
    Total Monthly Price$1,074 - $1,290

    Domain & Gateway at Cedar

    3073 Cedar Creek Pkwy, Decatur, GA 30033
    (470) 944-7880
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Decatur at a Glance

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$1,389
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Decatur, GA Apartments for Rent

Decatur is the county seat of DeKalb County and sits just five miles northeast of downtown Atlanta, offering a walkable downtown square packed with independent shops and restaurants. If you're hunting for apartments for rent in Decatur, you'll discover everything from modern apartment communities near the city's three MARTA rail stations-Decatur, East Lake, and Avondale-to charming spots in historic areas like the MAK Historic District and the tree-lined streets of Oakhurst and Winnona Park. The city's pedestrian-friendly layout and convenient rail access make getting to Atlanta and exploring the metro area a breeze.

Renting in Decatur works great for anyone who wants that walkable downtown feel with plenty of locally owned dining and shopping options. The city hosts the AJC Decatur Book Festival (the largest independent book festival in the country!) and offers outdoor spaces like the seven-acre Woodlands Garden. Agnes Scott College and Columbia Theological Seminary add to the area's educational scene. With MARTA stations connecting you straight to downtown Atlanta and average rents for one-bedroom apartments hovering around $1,377, Decatur delivers solid transit options alongside a compact, accessible city center that puts shopping, dining, and parks right at your fingertips.

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Education

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Decatur High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,887 Students
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Southwest Dekalb High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,244 Students
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Columbia High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
842 Students
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Towers High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
792 Students
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Beacon Hill Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,308 Students
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Druid Hills Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,030 Students
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Chapel Hill Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
603 Students
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McNair Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
766 Students
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Talley Street Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
600 Students
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Fifth Avenue Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
476 Students

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