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Apartments for Rent in Dekalb, IL

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When were prices and availability in Dekalb, IL last updated?

Prices and availability in Dekalb, IL were last updated on 22 Jun 2026.

What are the best apartments in Dekalb, IL?
What is the average rent in Dekalb, IL?

The average rent in Dekalb, IL is $1,027.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Dekalb, IL?

The price range for a studio apartment in Dekalb, IL is between $600 and $2,500.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Dekalb, IL?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Dekalb, IL is between $505 and $2,500.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Dekalb, IL?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Dekalb, IL is between $465 and $1,300.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Dekalb, IL?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Dekalb, IL is between $450 and $1,300.

What type of rental buildings are in Dekalb, IL?

In Dekalb 58% of the housing is rented out compared to 42% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 11% of Dekalb's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 80% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 10% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Dekalb, IL?

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Dekalb are about 43 years old, on average. Of these, 16% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 4 stories. About 83% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 13% are mid-rises, and 4% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in Dekalb, IL?

Rental apartments in Dekalb come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 6% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 37% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 44% of all rentals in Dekalb. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

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