Rent in Decatur, AL
Across Decatur's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,004 a month, with figures from $860–$1,023. The highest typical rent is in 35602 ($1,023) and the lowest in 35601 ($860). 2 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Morgan County pay about 0.34% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $830 | $756–$830 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $776 | $671–$835 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $1,004 | $860–$1,023 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $1,117 | $1,102–$1,315 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $1,368 | $1,151–$1,686 | 3 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Decatur ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Decatur, AL?
- About $1,004 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $860–$1,023. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Decatur, AL?
- About $776 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $671–$835. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Decatur, AL?
- About $1,117 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,102–$1,315. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Decatur, AL?
- About $830 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $756–$830. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Decatur, AL?
- About $1,368 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,151–$1,686. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Decatur ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 35602 has the highest typical rent at $1,023 a month, and 35601 the lowest at $860.
- What is the property tax rate in Decatur, AL?
- Owner-occupied homes in Morgan County pay a typical 0.34% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Decatur rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).