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  18. Building Photo - Decatur Place
    Rent Special
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    2 BEDS
    $975

    Decatur Place

    304 SW Courtney Dr, Decatur, AL 35603
  19. Building Photo - Metro Flats
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS
    $875

    Metro Flats

    4 Oxmore Flint Rd, Decatur, AL 35603
  24. Building Photo - 4017 White River
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800

    4017 White River

    4017 White River, Decatur, AL 35603
  29. Building Photo - 1022 9th Ave SE
    3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $1,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,250

    1022 9th Ave SE

    1022 9th Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601
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  30. Building Photo - 817 Moulton St E
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $675+
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,100+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$675 - $1,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$675 - $1,100

    817 Moulton St E Unit A

    817 Moulton St E, Decatur, AL 35601
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  31. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,250

    1024 Moulton St E

    1024 Moulton St E, Decatur, AL 35601
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  32. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $995
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$995

    2303 Highway 20 Unit Lot 19

    2303 Highway 20, Decatur, AL 35601
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  33. 2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$900

    1409 Brookline Ave SW

    1409 Brookline Ave SW, Decatur, AL 35603
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  34. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,400

    1509 Buena Vista Cir SE

    1509 Buena Vista Cir SE, Decatur, AL 35601
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  35. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,400

    1913 10th St SE

    1913 10th St SE, Decatur, AL 35601
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  36. 4 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS
    $2,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,250

    41 Derby Dr

    41 Derby Dr, Decatur, AL 35603
  37. 5 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $2,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,400

    1194 Bird Spring Rd SW

    1194 Bird Spring Rd SW, Hartselle, AL 35640
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Decatur at a Glance

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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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Education

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Austin High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
972 Students
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Priceville High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
494 Students
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Decatur High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
937 Students
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Decatur High Development

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
39 Students
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Cedar Ridge Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
721 Students
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Austin Junior High School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
647 Students
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Decatur Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
801 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
292 Students

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Frequently asked questions about renting in Decatur, AL

What are the average rent costs in Decatur, AL?

The average rent in Decatur, AL is $758.

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

The average rent for a studio apartment in Decatur, AL is $906.

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 $758.

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 $939.

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 $1,145.

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