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Average Rent in Decatur 35601 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Decatur 35601, Decatur, AL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$828/mo
Lowest Available
$724/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
17
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Decatur 35601
14 listed units across 1 building offering 1 bed units in Decatur 35601 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $22/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandlin Villas | Unit 304-14 | $899 | $874 | $25 |
| Sandlin Villas | Unit 316-21 | $899 | $874 | $25 |
| Sandlin Villas | Unit 318-23 | $899 | $874 | $25 |
| Sandlin Villas | Unit BR600 | $959 | $934 | $25 |
| Sandlin Villas | Unit BR804 | $959 | $934 | $25 |
| Sandlin Villas | Unit BR903 | $959 | $934 | $25 |
| Sandlin Villas | Unit 302-11 | $743 | $724 | $19 |
| Sandlin Villas | Unit 310-11 | $743 | $724 | $19 |
Decatur 35601 vs Decatur, AL Average
Decatur 35601 is cheaper than the Decatur, AL average by $160/mo (16%). The citywide average is $988/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Decatur 35601?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Decatur 35601 is $828 per month across 3 apartment communities and 17 available units.
The most affordable option is Sandlin Villas starting at $724/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $828/mo.
Prices range from $724 to $999 per month. The most common price point is the $600 range, where 9 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Decatur 35601
Rent Prices by Apartment in Decatur 35601
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandlin Villas | $724/mo | $741/mo | 9 | 3.2 |
| Brookridge Apartments | $847/mo | $886/mo | 4 | 3.2 |
| Rhodes Ferry Apartments | $899/mo | $968/mo | 4 | 4.6 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$33,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $828/mo.
Comfortable income
$40,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($724/mo), you need to earn at least $29,000/year.
Cost of living in Decatur 35601
We only have live rent data for Decatur 35601 so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $828 |
| Estimated total | $828/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
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