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01Homes and apartments for rent in DeKalb County, GA

DeKalb County homes for rent.

Browse homes for rent in DeKalb County, Georgia. DeKalb's rental market is deep and steady, fed by Emory University, Emory Healthcare, the CDC, Agnes Scott College, and Georgia State University Perimeter College, plus rare-for-Georgia MARTA heavy rail that makes car-light living realistic. Options range from rental houses and townhomes near Emory and the walkable Decatur square to dense apartment stock in Clarkston and along the Buford Highway corridor and single-family rentals in Tucker, Stone Mountain, and Stonecrest. For relocating professionals, students, healthcare workers, and buyers who want to learn the county before purchasing, renting in DeKalb is an easy way to test a commute, a neighborhood, and a school zone.

Rooms and smaller apartments in Clarkston, Stone Mountain, and Doraville often rent from around $1,200 to $1,800 a month, townhomes and single-family homes near Decatur, Tucker, Chamblee, and Brookhaven commonly run from the $1,800s to $3,000s, and larger or luxury rentals near the Decatur square and Perimeter Center climb higher.

$324KMedian sale price
$189Median $ / sq ft
50Average DOM
3195Homes for sale

Updated Spring 2026

Search DeKalb County rentals, 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 rentals in DeKalb County, weigh the commute and the neighborhood as heavily as the home: a rental near Emory University, a walkable townhome near the Decatur square, a Gold Line apartment in Chamblee, and a single-family rental in Tucker offer very different commutes, budgets, and lifestyles, so deciding which setting fits your life, and whether renting is a step toward buying, before you apply is the surest way to match a rental to the way you want to live in this well-connected, rail-served county.

02Explore Communities & Market

Where to rent in DeKalb County.

Rental inventory in DeKalb County reaches from attainable apartments in Clarkston and Stone Mountain to townhomes and houses near Emory and the Decatur square, and the right rental turns on commute, budget, and how much you value MARTA rail. Value-minded renters gravitate to Clarkston, Stone Mountain, Stonecrest, and Doraville; students and healthcare workers look at rentals near Emory University, Agnes Scott College, and Emory Decatur Hospital; and commuters and professionals favor walkable rentals near the Decatur square, Brookhaven, and Chamblee near MARTA stations. In one county a renter can choose an attainable apartment near Stone Mountain Park, a walkable townhome near the Decatur square, or a house near Emory. Compare the areas below before you choose.

Rental stock in DeKalb County spans dense corridors and quiet suburbs alike. Near Emory University, the CDC, and Agnes Scott College, rental houses, townhomes, and apartments serve students, staff, and healthcare workers; the walkable Decatur square and the Brookhaven, Chamblee, and Doraville MARTA corridors offer transit-friendly rentals for professionals; Clarkston and the Buford Highway corridor offer dense, attainable apartment stock; and Tucker, Stone Mountain, and Stonecrest offer single-family rentals with more space. Because Emory University, Emory Healthcare, Georgia State University Perimeter College, and MARTA rail keep demand steady, DeKalb renters find plentiful choices and relocating buyers find an easy way to learn the county before they commit.

Renters should also weigh how sharply DeKalb County's rental settings differ: a townhome or apartment near Emory University and the CDC, a walkable rental near the Decatur square and the MARTA Blue Line, a Gold Line apartment in Chamblee or Doraville, and a single-family rental in Tucker or Stonecrest each offer a distinct blend of commute, space, school zone, and rent, so deciding which setting fits your life, and whether renting is a step toward buying, before you apply is the surest way to match a rental to the way you want to live in this rail-served part of metro Atlanta.

Renting, commuting, and testing the county before you buy in DeKalb County.

Renting in DeKalb County offers an unusually connected lifestyle. A rental near Emory University or the CDC puts a major employer and campus within a short commute; a walkable rental near the Decatur square places restaurants, a farmers market, and the MARTA Blue Line within a stroll; a townhome near the Chamblee or Doraville Gold Line stations offers a car-light commute into Atlanta; and a single-family rental in Tucker or Stonecrest offers more space near Stone Mountain Park. For renters, DeKalb's mix of jobs, colleges, rail, and housing types means a rental can be matched closely to a commute, a budget, and a stage of life.

For renters, the decision usually comes down to commute, budget, and neighborhood. Students and university staff favor rentals near Emory University, Agnes Scott College, and Georgia State University Perimeter College; healthcare workers look near Emory University Hospital and Emory Decatur Hospital; professionals and commuters favor walkable, rail-served rentals near the Decatur square, Brookhaven, and Chamblee; and value-minded renters stretch a budget furthest in Clarkston, Stone Mountain, and Doraville. For those planning to buy, renting first is a smart way to test a DeKalb commute, confirm a school zone, and learn a neighborhood before purchasing.

Rental neighborhoods across the county sit near the same anchors that shape daily life: Emory University, Emory Healthcare, and the CDC in Druid Hills, Agnes Scott College and the walkable Decatur square, the international Buford Highway corridor and Your DeKalb Farmers Market, Perimeter Center near Dunwoody, Stone Mountain Park, and the MARTA Blue and Gold lines. Because so many renters here can live near rail, jobs, and colleges, DeKalb rentals let people test the county's very different neighborhoods, from walkable Decatur to suburban Tucker, before deciding where to put down roots, a large part of why the county's rental market stays active year-round.

A quiet advantage of the DeKalb County rental market is the depth and steadiness 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 wide housing mix, well-located rentals across Decatur, Emory, Brookhaven, Chamblee, Clarkston, and Tucker tend to stay in demand from professionals, families, students, and healthcare workers year-round, which gives renters plentiful choices and relocating buyers an easy way to learn the towns, test a commute, and confirm a school zone before deciding where to buy in this well-connected part of metro Atlanta.

Search DeKalb County homes by price.

Jump to a price range or property type that fits your search, browse the DeKalb County area guide, or check current open houses. Every link below is a live page.

Browse DeKalb County towns & neighborhoods.

Explore our town-by-town guides near DeKalb County and across DeKalb County. Each guide covers local neighborhoods, schools, commute options, and current listings.

DeKalb County open houses.

Browse upcoming open houses in DeKalb County, or register for weekly alerts. Call 888-327-6555 to schedule a private showing any day of the week.

Homes for sale by property type.

Explore every type of home in and around DeKalb County through our DeKalb County property pages: single-family homes, intown, rail-served, and suburban homes, townhomes and condos, new construction, 55+ active-adult communities, and multi-family investment properties.

Market trends, Early 2026

The DeKalb County rental and housing 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 rental market is deep and steady, spanning attainable apartments in Clarkston, Stone Mountain, and Doraville, rentals near Emory University and the CDC, walkable and rail-served rentals near the Decatur square and Brookhaven, and single-family rentals in Tucker and Stonecrest.

$324KMedian sale price
$189Median $ / sq ft
50Average DOM
3195Homes for sale

Updated Spring 2026

Within DeKalb County, larger and luxury rentals near the Decatur square and Perimeter Center command the highest rents, while apartments and rooms in Clarkston, Stone Mountain, and Doraville offer the county's most attainable rental options. Because Emory University, Emory Healthcare, the CDC, and the colleges keep rental demand steady and MARTA rail widens where renters can live car-light, well-located DeKalb rentals near a station or campus can lease quickly, so renters should tour with documents ready and buyers-in-waiting should watch the market closely. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.

Why rent in DeKalb County.

  1. Deep, steady rental supplyEmory University, Emory Healthcare, the CDC, and the colleges keep a wide range of DeKalb rentals available to professionals, students, and families year-round.
  2. Rare MARTA rail accessRentals near the Decatur, Brookhaven, Chamblee, and Doraville stations let renters live car-light and commute into Atlanta by train.
  3. Test the county before buyingRenting in Decatur, Tucker, or Brookhaven lets relocating buyers learn neighborhoods, commutes, and school zones before purchasing.
  4. Attainable options in east DeKalbClarkston, Stone Mountain, Stonecrest, and Doraville offer some of the metro's more affordable rentals near Stone Mountain Park.
  5. Jobs and campuses nearbyRentals near Emory University, Agnes Scott College, Georgia State University Perimeter College, and Emory Decatur Hospital put work and school within a short commute.

Amenities & community overview.

A closer look at neighborhoods, commutes, and lifestyle for renters 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.

Renting in DeKalb County looks different from neighborhood to neighborhood: a renter near Emory University or the CDC lives minutes from work and campus; a Decatur renter walks to the square, a farmers market, and the MARTA Blue Line; a Chamblee or Doraville renter commutes car-light from a townhome near the Gold Line; and a Tucker or Stonecrest renter enjoys a single-family home with more space near Stone Mountain Park. That range, rental houses, townhomes, and apartments near jobs, colleges, and rare-for-Georgia MARTA rail, makes DeKalb an easy county to rent in, and an easy one to learn before buying, a large part of why its rental market stays active year-round.

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.

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β˜… First-time buyers, Georgia Dream

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.

03Connect for Answers

Frequently asked questions.

What does it cost to rent a home in DeKalb County, GA?

Rents vary by size and location, from around $1,200 to $1,800 for smaller apartments in Clarkston, Stone Mountain, and Doraville to the $1,800s to $3,000s for townhomes and houses near Decatur, Tucker, Chamblee, and Brookhaven, with larger and luxury rentals near the Decatur square and Perimeter Center higher. Call 888-327-6555 for current listings.

Where are the best areas to rent in DeKalb County?

It depends on your priorities: near Emory University and the CDC for work and campus, near the Decatur square and MARTA stations for walkability and rail, in Clarkston or Stone Mountain for value, or in Tucker and Stonecrest for single-family space. We can match areas to your commute and budget.

Can I rent near a MARTA station in DeKalb County?

Yes, and it is a real advantage. Rentals near the Decatur, Avondale, Brookhaven, Chamblee, and Doraville stations let renters ride MARTA heavy rail into Atlanta, making car-light living realistic in a way few Georgia counties allow.

Are there single-family homes for rent in DeKalb County?

Yes. Single-family rentals are available in Tucker, Stone Mountain, Stonecrest, and parts of Decatur and Doraville, offering more space and yards than apartments, popular with families and relocating professionals.

Is renting first a good idea before buying in DeKalb County?

Often, yes. Renting lets you test a DeKalb commute, confirm a school zone, and learn a neighborhood, from walkable Decatur to suburban Tucker, before committing to a purchase. We help renters who plan to buy line up both steps.

Who rents homes in DeKalb County?

Renters include Emory University and Emory Healthcare students and staff, CDC employees, Agnes Scott College and Georgia State University Perimeter College students, healthcare workers, and professionals who want walkable, MARTA-served neighborhoods near Atlanta.

How competitive is the DeKalb County rental market?

Steady and active. Well-located rentals near a MARTA station, Emory, or the Decatur square can lease quickly given constant demand from students, staff, and professionals, so touring with your documents ready helps you secure the best homes.

Do DeKalb County rentals allow pets?

Many do, though policies and pet fees vary by owner and community. We can filter your search to pet-friendly rentals and review each property's pet policy before you apply.

Can Four Point Realty help me find a rental in DeKalb County?

Yes. We help renters find houses, townhomes, and apartments across DeKalb matched to their commute, budget, and school-zone needs, and we can line up a purchase for when you are ready to buy. Call 888-327-6555 to start.

How do I get alerts for new rental listings in DeKalb County?

Register for a free account and set your area, price, and home-type filters to get instant rental alerts, or call 888-327-6555 and we will set up a curated rental search for you.

Can I rent a home in DeKalb County with an option to buy?

Some owners offer lease-purchase or rent-to-own arrangements, though they are less common. We can help you identify such opportunities and weigh the terms against simply renting and buying separately.

Should I rent an apartment, townhome, or house in DeKalb County?

An apartment offers the lowest cost and maintenance, a townhome adds space and often a garage near rail, and a single-family home offers the most room and a yard. We can help you weigh cost, space, and commute to fit your life.

What towns near DeKalb County should renters also consider?

Depending on commute and budget, renters sometimes compare DeKalb against neighboring Fulton or Gwinnett County for additional apartment and single-family rental inventory. We can help you weigh rail access, price, and neighborhoods across the metro.

Why choose Four Point Realty for your search.

Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will make. Four Point Realty is a trusted NJ real estate resource led by Naveen Sharma, offering current listings, strong local market knowledge, and honest insights from the first showing to the closing table. Call 888-327-6555 today.

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Broker / Owner, 20+ years

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