Rent in Decatur, GA
Across Decatur's 8 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,770 a month, with figures from $1,413–$2,100. The highest typical rent is in 30030 ($1,974) and the lowest in 30032 ($1,482). Owner-occupied homes in DeKalb County pay about 0.93% 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 | $1,530 | $1,009–$1,830 | 8 |
| 1 bed | $1,630 | $1,137–$1,920 | 8 |
| 2 beds | $1,770 | $1,413–$2,100 | 8 |
| 3 beds | $2,110 | $1,656–$2,520 | 8 |
| 4 beds | $2,500 | $1,825–$3,500+ | 8 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), 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, GA?
- About $1,770 a month: the median of the typical rents in 8 ZIP codes, which range from $1,413–$2,100. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Decatur, GA?
- About $1,630 a month: the median of the typical rents in 8 ZIP codes, which range from $1,137–$1,920. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Decatur, GA?
- About $2,110 a month: the median of the typical rents in 8 ZIP codes, which range from $1,656–$2,520. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Decatur, GA?
- About $1,530 a month: the median of the typical rents in 8 ZIP codes, which range from $1,009–$1,830. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Decatur, GA?
- About $2,500 a month: the median of the typical rents in 8 ZIP codes, which range from $1,825–$3,500+. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Decatur ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 30030 has the highest typical rent at $1,974 a month, and 30032 the lowest at $1,482.
- What is the property tax rate in Decatur, GA?
- Owner-occupied homes in DeKalb County pay a typical 0.93% 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?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).