Rent to own Homes in Decatur, GA

For Mayberry-like living close to the big city, Decatur, a town of only 20,000 people, is five miles east of downtown Atlanta. Founded in 1829, Decatur is a historic town that predates Atlanta, and contains an impressive mix of old and new neighborhoods with a booming housing market. The town has its own city government, school system, and a charming, historic courthouse square at its heart. You'll also find plenty of green space, including dog parks, in this pedestrian and bike-friendly burg.

Decatur, GA is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $114,615 and a median rent of $1,339, the Decatur, GA rent-to-own market is more affordable than the traditional housing market which has shown tremendous growth across the U.S. and with it, aggressive competition for home purchases. With the current housing shortage trend it can make it harder to become a homeowner, including in Decatur, GA. This means higher than average down payments for homes and higher qualification standards for conventional home loans. With a rent-to-own property, tenants are also buyers. You can live in the house for a set amount of time before you purchase it, meaning that you get to know the house, your neighbors, and your community before making the final purchase. This enables you and your family to make the right choice based on both information and experience. Rent-to-own is also a great alternative way to get into a home if you have bad credit or don't have enough saved for a down payment.

Check out Decatur, GA rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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1587 NEW ST NE
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Edgewood
Single Family Home
Atlanta, GA 30307
3
2
1294 ft2
1991
2109 CLAIRMONT RD
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Leafmore Creek Park Hill
Single Family Home
Decatur, GA 30033
7
6
6624 ft2
2007
1233 VISTA VALLEY DR NE
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North Druid Hills
Single Family Home
Atlanta, GA 30329
5
4
1482 ft2
2016
21 MORELAND AVE SE
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Edgewood
Single Family Home
Atlanta, GA 30316
3
2
1426 ft2
1925
2867 LAVISTA COLONY CT
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Single Family Home
Decatur, GA 30033
4
4
2976 ft2
1992
870 GREENWOOD AVE NE
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Virginia Highland
Single Family Home
Atlanta, GA 30306
6
3
3625 ft2
1935
2170 ABBY LN NE
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Single Family Home
Atlanta, GA 30345
3
2
1650 ft2
1956
2790 GLENBRIAR DR NE
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Single Family Home
Atlanta, GA 30345
3
2
2059 ft2
1956
Hot
375 RALPH MCGILL BLVD NE #1304
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Old Fourth Ward
Townhouse/Condo
Atlanta, GA 30312
1
1
566 ft2
1980
Hot
1 of 215 462 KENDRICK AVE SE
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Grant Park
Single Family Home
Atlanta, GA 30315
2
1
1054 ft2
1939
10302 WALDROP PL
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Townhouse/Condo
Decatur, GA 30034
3
2
1292 ft2
2006
1095 HILL ST SE
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Peoplestown
Single Family Home
Atlanta, GA 30315
3
1
814 ft2
2001
45 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW UNIT 1805
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Downtown Atlanta
Single Family Home
Atlanta, GA 30308
1
1
232300 ft2
2007
2246 RHINEHILL RD SE
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Lakewood
Single Family Home
Atlanta, GA 30315
2
1
2000 ft2
1950
New
685 TARKINGTON RD N
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Single Family Home
Stone Mountain, GA 30088
3
2
1516 ft2
1983
969 LENA ST NW
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Single Family Home
Atlanta, GA 30314
4
2
1404 ft2
1920
4009 VILLAGE CROSSING CIR
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Single Family Home
Ellenwood, GA 30294
4
3
2194 ft2
2015
1935 BREWER BLVD SW
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Sylvan Hills
Single Family Home
Atlanta, GA 30310
2
1
1300 ft2
1952
112 GLENROSE CIR SW
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Glenrose Heights
Single Family Home
Atlanta, GA 30354
3
2
1008 ft2
1963
2077 Perkerson Rd SW
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Sylvan Hills
Single Family Home
Atlanta, GA 30315
2
2
0 ft2
1950
1 of 15 617 DEERFIELD LN
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Single Family Home
Norcross, GA 30093
4
2
1860 ft2
1976
475 MOUNT VERNON HWY NE
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Townhouse/Condo
Atlanta, GA 30328
1
1
700 ft2
1983
New
475 Mount Vernon Hwy NE
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Townhouse/Condo
Sandy Springs, GA 30327
1
1
700 ft2
1983
475 Mount Vernon Hwy NE #204A
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Single Family Home
Atlanta, GA 30328
2
2
1012 ft2
1983
475 Mount Vernon Hwy NE APT B212
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Single Family Home
Atlanta, GA 30328
1
1
700 ft2
1983
1962 MONTROSE DR
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Conley Hills
Single Family Home
Atlanta, GA 30344
4
2
1971 ft2
1935
Hot
1 of 5 504 GLENLEAF DR
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Peachtree Corners
Townhouse/Condo
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
2
2
1223 ft2
1985
4689 Dunwoody Club Dr
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Dunwoody
Single Family Home
Atlanta, GA 30338
5
4
5038 ft2
1996
3683 Essex Ave
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Single Family Home
Atlanta, GA 30339
3
3
1452 ft2
1973
(Undisclosed Address)
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Lilburn
Single Family Home
Lilburn, GA 30047
4
2
1400 ft2
5390 MOUNT VERNON WAY
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Dunwoody
Single Family Home
Atlanta, GA 30338
6
7
5574 ft2
2005
5533 MOUNT VERNON WAY
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Dunwoody
Single Family Home
Atlanta, GA 30338
7
4
5152 ft2
1978
165 RONDAK CIR SE
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Smyrna
Single Family Home
Smyrna, GA 30080
3
3
1298 ft2
2005
1593 Willow Wood Trce #0
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Single Family Home
Atlanta, GA 30349
3
2
1746 ft2
1988
754 PEMBELTON CT
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Single Family Home
Lithonia, GA 30058
3
3
1432 ft2
1982
375 Winding River Dr UNIT B
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Single Family Home
Atlanta, GA 30350
3
1
1568 ft2
1970
13 VICKWOOD CT
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Single Family Home
Marietta, GA 30068
7
5
7637 ft2
1989
6961 CEDAR HILL CT
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Riverdale
Single Family Home
Riverdale, GA 30296
4
2
1800 ft2
1980
443 S ATLANTA ST
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Roswell
Single Family Home
Roswell, GA 30075
3
2
1451 ft2
1935
347 SNOW OWL WAY
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Single Family Home
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
6
5
4659 ft2
2018
357 SNOW OWL WAY
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Single Family Home
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
6
5
4659 ft2
2018
501 CHAUCER WAY
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Stockbridge
Single Family Home
Stockbridge, GA 30281
5
3
3002 ft2
2001
378 E DOWNING CT
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Single Family Home
Jonesboro, GA 30238
3
2
1221 ft2
1982
4325 ROUND STONE DR
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Single Family Home
Snellville, GA 30039
4
3
2056 ft2
2004
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Decatur, GA is seeing rapid growth and Decatur, GA's' housing market remains not optimal with an average home price that is 152% above the 2024 national average. Decatur, GA is part of DeKalb county and taxes are an important factor to consider when purchasing a home whether through rent to own or a traditional purchase. The average tax rate as of 2024 for county DeKalb is 1.04% which is above the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Top 4 Reasons to Live in Decatur, GA

A happening culinary and craft beer scene! Decatur is home to a handful of nationally recognized pubs and restaurants. The Kimball House was recently named by Southern Living magazine as one of the top new restaurants in the South. The Brick Store Pub has been consistently rated as one of the best craft beer bars in the country by the likes of Esquire. And these establishments are locally-owned and operated businesses that give back the community by helping local charities.

If you like books and music, you'll love Decatur! Top music acts such as John Mayer and Sugarland got their start in Decatur at the renowned acoustic music hall Eddie's Attic. The venue is widely considered a hotbed for burgeoning musical talent and the best place in the Atlanta metro area to catch an intimate concert. The Decatur Book Festival bills itself as "the largest independent book festival in the country" and brings best-selling and up-and-coming authors to the community each Labor Day weekend.

A growing market! The Decatur real estate market has been consistently hot since 2000. Home values have appreciated 47% in the last five years alone, with a 2014 median sales price of 350K. In 2000 the median was 200K. Neighborhoods like Winnona Park and Oakhurst are sought out for amenities such as large public parks. And every neighborhood within the city limits is close to plentiful shopping and dining options a short drive or walk away.

A variety of property styles and neighborhoods! Whether you're looking for a rental, a rent to own unit or a home for sale, you'll likely find a housing style and neighborhood to suit your tastes in Decatur. From historic properties around Agnes-Scott College to warehouses converted into loft spaces near downtown and newly-built homes in the Sycamore Ridge and Oakhurst neighborhoods. Downtown is also home to a few modern condo and apartment developments near the square, for those who want the best of in-town living.