Available early October 2026 - East Lake Commons is a cohousing community near Glenwood Ave and 2nd Avenue in Decatur. This private downstairs studio with one full bath unit is a lower level unit with its' own separate entrance and offers a great chance to live in an intentional community. Community grounds include several acres of forest, Gaia Gardens organic farm, blueberry orchard, apiary, etc.
$20 monthly fee for Resident Benefits Package
- Delivery of 4 HVAC filters a year
- Online rent payment portal
- 24/7 maintenance portal
- Utility set-up concierge
- Home-buying assistance (including 5% rebate of rents paid for closing costs)
- Credit-building program
- One-time late fee waiver if funds are paid by the 5th of the month
$200 move-in fee
Pet friendly with some restrictions
* No aggressive or dangerous breeds.
* No pets under 1 year old.
* $200 pet fee per animal.
Non-refundable application fee of $85 for anyone 18 or older living in the property
Application Criteria
• Minimum 600 credit score
• Applicants' combined gross income is 2.5x the rent
• Positive rental history (no evictions, no bankruptcies, no money owed to landlords)
Applications are processed within 2-3 business days.
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