Property Management Companies in Decatur, AL

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Typical asking rent $1,042 · +2.1% in a year See the rental market

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3managers listed
3.8★average Google rating
$1,042typical rent · +2.1% in a year
36.7%of homes rented
$210,200median home value

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3 property managers in Decatur

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Decatur rental market

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Rent pulse

Typical asking rent$1,042a month in Decatur
1-year change+2.1%county +2.6%
vs county−$66county typical $1,108

Rents in Decatur are $66 below the Morgan County typical.

Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.

12-month momentum

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months: +$21 in all since Oct 2025.

Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.

Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.

Rent over time

$900$1,000$1,100$1,200202420252026
DecaturMorgan County

Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.

City premium over county

Now
−$66
1 year ago
−$59

Decatur's typical asking rent is $66 (6.0%) below the county. The gap is growing compared with a year ago.

Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.

Best months to list

Rents here usually rise most in March, April and May, so those are good months to list your rental.

  1. Jan+0.84%
  2. Feb−0.04%
  3. Mar+1.09%
  4. Apr+1.44%
  5. May+0.93%
  6. Jun+0.60%
  7. Jul−0.09%
  8. Aug+0.27%
  9. Sep−0.72%
  10. Oct−0.82%
  11. Nov+0.32%
  12. Dec+0.39%

Average change from the month before, 4 years of data.

Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.

Rental income growth calculator

In 1 year at 2.06% (last year's local growth)–

Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.

Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.

Rent in nearby cities

CityTypical rent1 yearManagers
Decatur$1,042+2.1%3
Madison$1,411+2.2%10
Huntsville$1,335+2.7%30
Florence$1,202+3.2%4
Birmingham$1,305+2.8%36
Hoover$1,319+1.9%5
Tuscaloosa$1,701+5.0%10

Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.

More local facts for owners

Renters and vacancy

36.7%of homes in Decatur are rented (8,713 households)
Rental vacancy rate
4.7%
County vacancy rate
4%
Median rent paid
$896
Median home value
$210,200

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.

HUD Fair Market Rents

Studio$830
1 bedroom$835
2 bedrooms$1,023
3 bedrooms$1,315
4 bedrooms$1,686

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Decatur, AL MSA. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.

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Property management in Decatur

Compare the 3 property management companies in Decatur, Morgan County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Athens, are listed below the local companies.

Zillow's typical asking rent in Decatur is $1,042 (September 2026); +2.1% over the past year. About 36.7% of homes in Decatur are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 4.7% (Census, 2020-2024).

Decatur property management FAQ

How many property management companies are in Decatur?

We list 3 property management companies in Decatur, AL: 2 with an office in the city and 1 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address.

What is the typical rent in Decatur?

Zillow's typical asking rent in Decatur was $1,042 a month in September 2026, +2.1% on a year earlier.

When is the best time to list a rental in Decatur?

Over the 4 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in March, April and May. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.

How much do property managers charge in Decatur?

Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.

How do you rank the companies?

The default order, Best match, uses each company's Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it has, so a 4.8 rating from 100 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 2. No company can pay for its position.

Is it free to request quotes?

Yes. Requesting quotes is free for property owners and there is no obligation to hire anyone.

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