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Apartments for Rent in DeKalb City, IL under $1000

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  • 12 units available
    Studio $896
    1 bd $942
    Base rent
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    Varsity Square Apartments

    4.5 (1)
    1212 Varsity Blvd, Dekalb, IL 60115
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Rent specials Rewards
    1 bd $925+
    Base rent
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    1100 W Lincoln Hwy

    1100 W. Lincoln Hwy., Dekalb, IL 60115
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 21 units available
    Studio $725
    1 bd $725
    2 bd $825
    Base rent
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    The Terraces At Dekalb

    1100 W Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL 60115
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials 7 units available
    1 bd $829
    2 bd $999
    Base rent
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    Amber Manor

    807 Ridge Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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    1 bd $925
    2 bd $1,000+
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    511 Normal Rd., 314 Linden Pl.

    511 Normal Rd., Dekalb, IL 60115
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Studio $550
    1 bd $595
    2 bd $725+
    Base rent
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    Hunter Star

    4.0 (166)
    801 Lucinda Ave, Dekalb, IL 60115
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
  • 7-0-city

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When were prices and availability in DeKalb City, IL last updated?

Prices and availability in DeKalb City, IL were last updated on 4 Nov 2026.

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What type of rental buildings are in DeKalb City, IL?

In DeKalb City, 58% of the residents are renting compared to 42% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 11% of DeKalb City's rentals, 80% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 10% are single-family rentals.

Search for apartments in DeKalb City, IL under $1,000

There’s more than one way to spend $1,000 on rent in DeKalb City, IL, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $1,000 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.

The perfect $1,000 rental near you

Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in DeKalb City, IL. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 7 apartments for rent below $1,000 in DeKalb City, IL for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.