01Multi-family homes in DeKalb County, GA
DeKalb County multi-family homes for sale.
Browse multi-family homes for sale in DeKalb County, Georgia. Income properties here are genuinely scarce, which is much of their appeal: duplexes, triplexes, and small apartment buildings cluster near Emory University, Agnes Scott College, and the walkable Decatur square, in the dense rental neighborhoods of Clarkston and Scottdale, and along the international Buford Highway corridor in Chamblee and Doraville. With Emory University, the CDC, Georgia State University Perimeter College, and MARTA rail feeding a deep, steady renter pool, a well-located DeKalb duplex or small building can house an owner in one unit while the others carry the mortgage, or anchor an investor's Atlanta-metro portfolio.
Small multi-family properties in Clarkston, Scottdale, and parts of Stone Mountain often trade in the $300s to $500s, duplexes and triplexes near Decatur, Avondale Estates, and Emory run in the $500s to $800s, and larger multi-unit buildings near the walkable square and Buford Highway climb past $1,000,000.
Updated Spring 2026
Search DeKalb County multi-family homes, updated in real time.
Explore the latest homes for sale in DeKalb County, GA, updated in real time so you see accurate availability and pricing across the walkable county seat of Decatur, the Emory and CDC area of Druid Hills, the rail-served neighborhoods along the MARTA Blue and Gold lines, the affluent north of Dunwoody and Brookhaven, and the growing eastern communities of Tucker, Stone Mountain, Lithonia, and Stonecrest.
DeKalb County is served by the DeKalb County School District and the separate, highly rated City Schools of Decatur, with high schools such as Chamblee, Dunwoody, Lakeside, and Decatur, plus Emory University, Agnes Scott College, and Georgia State University Perimeter College, with Emory Decatur Hospital and Emory University Hospital nearby and rare-for-Georgia MARTA rail access to Atlanta. Use the price-range pages below to narrow your search, or call 888-327-6555 for a town-by-town update.
When comparing multi-family properties in DeKalb County, weigh the tenant pool and the numbers as heavily as the building: a duplex near Emory University, a triplex near Emory Decatur Hospital, and a small building near the Decatur square or Buford Highway serve different renters and cash flows, so confirming zoning, permits, existing leases, rental rules, and realistic rents before you offer is the surest way to match an income property to your goals in this scarce corner of the market.
63 Properties Available In Dekalb
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3 Beds 2 Baths 1,300 SqFt$2,300New2382 Peachwood CIR NE #82A, Atlanta, GA 30345
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3 Beds 2 Baths 0.32 Acres Lot$1,750New2123 Barbara LN, Decatur, GA 30032
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3 Beds 2 Baths 1,406 SqFt$1,995Active2511 Monitor CT, Decatur, GA 30034
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2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,160 SqFt$1,495Active6702 Chupp RD #A, Stonecrest, GA 30058
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2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,160 SqFt$1,495Active6702 Chupp RD #B, Stonecrest, GA 30058
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1 Bath 578 SqFt$1,700Active1205 Standard DR NE ##1, Brookhaven, GA 30319
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2 Beds 1.5 Baths 900 SqFt$1,685Active2382 Peachwood CIR NE #84A, Atlanta, GA 30345
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1 Bed 1 Bath 1,100 SqFt$1,600Active3418 Rose Arbor CT #UNIT B, Atlanta, GA 30340
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2 Beds 1 Bath 825 SqFt$1,695Active99 Norwood AVE NE #B, Atlanta, GA 30317
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2 Beds 1.5 Baths 1,250 SqFt$1,400Active89 Tiburon CT, Lithonia, GA 30038
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2 Beds 1 Bath 900 SqFt$1,500Active2889 White Oak DR, Decatur, GA 30032
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2 Beds 1 Bath 900 SqFt$1,500Active2891 White Oak DR, Decatur, GA 30032
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2 Beds 1 Bath 900 SqFt$1,500Active2893 White Oak DR, Decatur, GA 30032
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2 Beds 1 Bath 1,200 SqFt$2,100Active43 Whitefoord AVE SE, Atlanta, GA 30317
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3 Beds 2 Baths 1,546 SqFt$3,100Active1538 Beech Valley WAY, Atlanta, GA 30306
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3 Beds 1.5 Baths 1,546 SqFt$2,900Active1536 Beech Valley WAY NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
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0.27 Acres Lot$305,000New6702 Chupp RD #A & B, Stonecrest, GA 30058
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0.26 Acres Lot$305,000New6704 Chupp RD #A & B, Stonecrest, GA 30058
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350 Acres Lot$289,900New3766 Conley Downs LN, Decatur, GA 30034
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0.45 Acres Lot$775,000New1628 Cecile AVE SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
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$336,000Active765 Houston Mill RD NE #3, Atlanta, GA 30329
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0.42 Acres Lot$1,750,000Active4193 N Shallowford RD, Atlanta, GA 30341
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0.26 Acres Lot$541,000Active2159 Dresden DR NE, Atlanta, GA 30341
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7,797 Sqft Lot$995,000Active545 Oakview RD, Decatur, GA 30030
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02Explore Communities & Market
Where to buy a multi-family property in DeKalb County.
Multi-family inventory in DeKalb County is limited and location-driven, so the right property turns on the tenant pool, the neighborhood, and proximity to Emory, MARTA rail, and the county's colleges. Investors gravitate to the duplexes and small buildings near Emory University, Agnes Scott College, and the Decatur square; house-hackers look at Scottdale, Clarkston, and parts of Avondale Estates where a duplex can be owner-occupied; and value-minded buyers find more attainable multi-unit stock in Clarkston, Scottdale, and Stone Mountain. In one county an income-property buyer can target student and staff demand near Emory, healthcare-worker demand near Emory Decatur Hospital, or the dense, transit-served renter base along Buford Highway. Compare the areas below before you choose.
Multi-family stock in DeKalb County sits in specific, high-demand pockets rather than spread across the suburbs. Decatur, Avondale Estates, and the Druid Hills area near Emory University and the CDC hold older duplexes, triplexes, and small buildings prized for their walkability and rail access; Clarkston and Scottdale offer denser, more attainable rental stock feeding a diverse, transit-dependent tenant base; and the Buford Highway corridor in Chamblee and Doraville adds multi-unit buildings near the Gold Line and Your DeKalb Farmers Market. Because Emory University, Emory Healthcare, Agnes Scott College, and Georgia State University Perimeter College anchor the renter pool, well-located DeKalb income properties tend to stay occupied through market cycles.
Buyers should also weigh how much strategy and diligence shape a DeKalb County multi-family purchase: a duplex near Emory University drawing student and staff tenants, a triplex near Emory Decatur Hospital drawing healthcare workers, and a small building near the Decatur square or Buford Highway drawing professionals and a diverse renter base each offer a distinct tenant pool, cash flow, and management profile, so confirming zoning, permits, rental rules, existing leases, and realistic market rents before making an offer is the surest way to match an income property to an investor's or house-hacker's goals in a county where such properties are scarce.
Income potential, tenant demand, and strategy for multi-family buyers in DeKalb County.
Multi-family ownership in DeKalb County is defined by an unusually deep and steady renter pool. Emory University, Emory Healthcare, the CDC, Agnes Scott College, and Georgia State University Perimeter College employ and enroll tens of thousands of people, and MARTA heavy rail makes car-free living realistic near many stations, which keeps demand strong for duplexes, triplexes, and small apartment buildings near Decatur, Emory, and the Buford Highway corridor. For an owner-occupant, a duplex in Scottdale or Avondale Estates can turn one purchase into a home and an income stream at once; for an investor, a small building near the walkable Decatur square or a MARTA station can anchor a durable Atlanta-metro portfolio.
For multi-family buyers, strategy and diligence matter as much as location. A duplex near Emory University draws student and staff tenants; a triplex near Emory Decatur Hospital draws healthcare workers; a small building near the Decatur square draws professionals who want walkability and the Blue Line; and multi-unit stock in Clarkston and along Buford Highway draws a diverse, transit-dependent renter base. Because income properties are scarce in this built-out inner-ring county, confirming zoning, permits, existing leases, rental rules, and realistic market rents before making an offer is the surest way to match a property to an investor's or house-hacker's goals.
Multi-family properties across the county sit near the same anchors that keep them occupied: Emory University and the CDC in Druid Hills, Agnes Scott College and the walkable Decatur square, Emory Decatur Hospital, Georgia State University Perimeter College, the international Buford Highway corridor, and the MARTA Blue and Gold lines. That concentration of jobs, students, healthcare workers, and rail access is why DeKalb's limited supply of duplexes, triplexes, and small buildings tends to hold value, and why serious investors and house-hackers watch this scarce segment of the market closely.
A quiet advantage of the DeKalb County multi-family market is durability of demand: because the county pairs Emory University, Emory Healthcare, the CDC, Agnes Scott College, and Georgia State University Perimeter College with rare MARTA rail and a genuinely tight supply of income properties, a well-located duplex or triplex near Decatur, Emory, or the Buford Highway corridor tends to stay occupied and hold value through market cycles, which gives investors and house-hackers confidence that a property bought today will keep drawing student, staff, healthcare-worker, and professional tenants, all in an inner-ring corner of metro Atlanta where income properties are genuinely scarce.
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Homes for sale by property type.
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The DeKalb County multi-family market, by the numbers.
The median list price in DeKalb County, GA is currently $324K, about $189 per square foot. Homes here average 50 days on market with roughly 3195 active listings. Updated Spring 2026.
DeKalb County's multi-family market is small and location-driven, spanning attainable duplexes in Clarkston, Scottdale, and Stone Mountain, income properties near Emory University and the Decatur square, and larger multi-unit buildings along the Buford Highway corridor.
Updated Spring 2026
Within DeKalb County, larger multi-unit buildings near the walkable Decatur square, Emory University, and Buford Highway command the highest prices, while smaller duplexes in Clarkston, Scottdale, and Stone Mountain offer the more attainable entry points for house-hackers and first-time investors. Because income properties are genuinely scarce in this built-out county and demand from Emory, the CDC, and the colleges is steady, well-located duplexes and small buildings often sell quickly and off-market, so buyers should have financing and criteria ready before they tour. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.
Why buy a multi-family home in DeKalb County.
- Deep, steady renter poolEmory University, Emory Healthcare, the CDC, Agnes Scott College, and Georgia State University Perimeter College feed constant rental demand across central DeKalb.
- Scarcity supports valueIncome properties are limited in this built-out inner-ring county, so well-located duplexes and small buildings tend to hold value through market cycles.
- House-hacking potentialA duplex in Scottdale, Clarkston, or Avondale Estates can let an owner live in one unit while the others help carry the mortgage.
- Rail and walkability premiumMulti-family near MARTA stations and the walkable Decatur square draws tenants who want a car-free or car-light Atlanta commute.
- Diverse tenant demandStudent, staff, healthcare-worker, and professional tenants near Emory, the colleges, and Buford Highway spread risk across different renter groups.
Amenities & community overview.
A closer look at tenant demand, neighborhoods, and strategy for multi-family buyers in DeKalb County.
- Browse all homes for sale in DeKalb County or explore the wider DeKalb County market.
- Compare DeKalb County neighborhoods and home styles before choosing, from attainable options to its premier properties.
- Weigh your commute: Interstate 285 (the Perimeter), Interstate 20, Interstate 85, US-78 (Stone Mountain Freeway), and US-23 (Buford Highway), plus deKalb County is one of the few metro-Atlanta counties served by MARTA heavy rail, with the Blue and Gold lines stopping at Decatur, Avondale, Kensington, Chamblee, Brookhaven-Oglethorpe, and Doraville, carrying riders directly into downtown Atlanta and to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, while Interstate 285, Interstate 20, Interstate 85, and US-78 handle the rest of the commute.
- Explore Emory University and the CDC, Stone Mountain Park, the walkable Decatur Square, the international Buford Highway corridor, Your DeKalb Farmers Market, and the Perimeter Center business district, with parks, dining, and rail access nearby.
- Call 888-327-6555 for a live, neighborhood-by-neighborhood market update in DeKalb County.
Multi-family ownership in DeKalb County rewards buyers who match a property to its tenant pool: a duplex near Emory University and the CDC draws students and staff; a triplex near Emory Decatur Hospital draws healthcare workers; a small building near the walkable Decatur square and the Blue Line draws professionals; and multi-unit stock in Clarkston, Scottdale, and along the Buford Highway corridor near the Gold Line draws a diverse, transit-dependent renter base. In a built-out inner-ring county where income properties are scarce and demand from Emory, Agnes Scott College, and Georgia State University Perimeter College is durable, that alignment of property, neighborhood, and tenant is what separates a strong DeKalb multi-family purchase from an average one.
Resources for buyers & sellers.
Local and county government, schools, healthcare, transportation, parks, and financial assistance relevant to DeKalb County, GA buyers and sellers, every link verified and described below.
First-time home buyer programs in DeKalb County.
First-time buyer in DeKalb County or DeKalb County, GA? The Georgia Dream Homeownership Program from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs helps eligible buyers with affordable financing, down payment and closing-cost assistance, and homebuyer education. Special options are available for military members, public safety professionals, educators, and healthcare workers.
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Frequently asked questions.
What is the average price of a multi-family property in DeKalb County, GA?
Prices vary by size and location, from the $300s to $500s for small duplexes in Clarkston, Scottdale, and Stone Mountain to past $1,000,000 for larger multi-unit buildings near the Decatur square, Emory, and Buford Highway, with duplexes and triplexes near Decatur and Emory in the $500s to $800s. Call 888-327-6555 for a specific figure.
Where are most multi-family properties located in DeKalb County?
They cluster in specific pockets: near Emory University, Agnes Scott College, and the Decatur square, in the dense rental neighborhoods of Clarkston and Scottdale, and along the Buford Highway corridor in Chamblee and Doraville near MARTA rail.
Are multi-family homes in DeKalb County a good investment?
Many are, because Emory University, Emory Healthcare, the CDC, and the county's colleges feed a deep, steady renter pool and income properties are scarce in this built-out county. As with any investment, confirming leases, rents, expenses, and zoning is essential.
Can I live in one unit and rent the others in DeKalb County?
Yes, this house-hacking approach is popular here. A duplex or triplex in Scottdale, Clarkston, or Avondale Estates can let you occupy one unit while tenants help cover the mortgage. We can help you find owner-occupant multi-family options.
Who rents multi-family units in DeKalb County?
Tenants include Emory University and Emory Healthcare students and staff, CDC employees, Agnes Scott College and Georgia State University Perimeter College students, healthcare workers near Emory Decatur Hospital, and professionals who want walkable, MARTA-served neighborhoods.
How do property taxes work on multi-family properties in DeKalb County?
Taxes are based on the county millage rate, any city rate, and the assessed value, and non-owner-occupied properties do not receive the homestead exemption. The Georgia Department of Revenue resource on this page covers property tax filing.
What should I check before buying a multi-family property in DeKalb County?
Confirm zoning and permitted use, existing leases and rents, the condition of major systems, any rental or short-term-rental restrictions, and realistic market rents. We help investors and house-hackers underwrite DeKalb income properties carefully.
How competitive is the DeKalb County multi-family market?
Competitive, because supply is scarce and demand from Emory, the CDC, and the colleges is steady. Well-located duplexes and small buildings near the Decatur square or a MARTA station often sell quickly, sometimes off-market, so being ready to act helps.
Are there larger apartment buildings for sale in DeKalb County?
Occasionally. Larger multi-unit and small apartment buildings trade near the walkable Decatur square, Emory, and the Buford Highway corridor, though many change hands off-market. We can help you find both listed and quietly marketed opportunities.
Can Four Point Realty help me sell my multi-family property in DeKalb County?
Yes. We market multi-family properties across DeKalb County with a listing fee starting at 1%*, professional photography, and pricing built on real rents, comparables, and income analysis. Request a free property value estimate to start.
How do I get alerts for new multi-family listings in DeKalb County?
Register for a free account and set your area, price, and unit-count filters to get instant alerts, or call 888-327-6555 and we will set up a curated multi-family search, including off-market opportunities where possible.
Should I buy a multi-family property or a single-family rental in DeKalb County?
A multi-family property spreads risk across several units and can support house-hacking, while a single-family rental is simpler to manage and finance. We can help you compare cash flow, financing, and strategy for your goals.
What towns near DeKalb County should multi-family investors also consider?
Depending on strategy, investors sometimes compare DeKalb against neighboring Fulton, Gwinnett, or Clayton County for additional income-property inventory, since DeKalb supply is scarce. We can help you weigh tenant demand, price, and returns across the metro.
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