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Property Managers in Decatur, GA

Compare top property management companies in Decatur, GA. Review services and vetting status, then reach out or request a free quote.

Re/Max Center
Thomas D. Cowan III CRS, GRI, ABR, e-Pro
Suwanee, GA [ Serves Atlanta, Decatur, Newton ]
Unverified
Re/MAXCenter is located inSuwanne Ga. and currently represents, Buyers, Sellers and Landlords in the sale of property ranging from single family properties to apartment communities.
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Realty Associates of Atlanta
Emily Hogan
Atlanta, GA [ Serves Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek, Roswell +18 more ]
Unverified
The Rental Group, with Realty Associates of Atlanta, offers full management services for your residential rental properties. Whether you are living nearby, out of the state or out of the country, we will alleviate the time, hassle and inconvenience of managing your rental income.
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Rental market in Decatur: rising rents

In Decatur, Census median gross rent rose about 44.7% over the last five years, rents on a clear upward path. The same data shows renters in 41.2% of homes, vacancy near 13.2%, and a population of 765,351, up 2.1% over five years. The typical home is valued near $357,800, and the median household earns about $80,644 a year, with renters spending a median 34.4% of income on rent.

Market at a glance

Rents & affordability

+6% 2-bed vs U.S. rent
-2% 3-bed vs U.S. rent
+2% 4-bed vs U.S. rent
+44.7% Rent trend, 5-yr
34.4% Rent-to-income

People & households

41.2% Renter-occupied
765,351 Population
+2.1% Population, 5-yr
$80,644 Median household income

Housing stock

13.2% Vacancy rate
$357,800 Median home value
1984 Median year built
63.9% Single-family homes

Jobs

3.4% Unemployment rate
Rent vs the U.S. average, by bedroom size
U.S. average 2-bed +6% 3-bed -2% 4-bed +2%
Who rents vs owns
Renters 41.2% Owners 58.8%

Day to day, property management in Decatur usually means rent pricing, marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, and maintenance. About 63.9% of local housing is single-family, a common focus for rental owners. With vacancy near 13.2%, rent positioning and days on market can shape your return. Area unemployment is 3.4% as of August 2026. See the managers above and ask for a free quote.

Figures reflect long-term residential rentals, not short-term or vacation rentals. Commercial and other non-residential rents are not shown, but they tend to move with the local residential market, so the pattern above still points you in the right direction.

Frequently asked questions

Are rents rising in Decatur?

In the past five years, Census median gross rent rose close to 44.7%.

How do rents in Decatur compare to the national average?

Compared with the U.S. average: two-bedroom +6%, three-bedroom -2%, four-bedroom +2%. Each figure compares a bedroom size to the typical U.S. rent, not a rent we set.

How strong is rental demand in Decatur?

About 41.2% of homes are renter-occupied, and the population of 765,351 grew 2.1% over five years. Vacancy runs near 13.2%.

Is Decatur a good market for rental property?

Tenants have options here, so pricing and low turnover matter. Renters make up 41.2% of households and vacancy sits near 13.2%. Three-bedroom rents run about 2% below the national average, and rents rose about 44.7% over five years.

Rent shown as a deviation from the typical U.S. rent, a national average weighted by renter population, from HERO and HUD reference data. Demographics, population, and rent trend from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates at the county level, with the five-year trend measured against the 2015-2019 estimates. Unemployment from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (August 2026).