Apartments for Rent in Dekalb, IL

Prices and availability in Dekalb, IL were last updated on 10 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in Dekalb, IL are: Amber Manor, The Terraces at Dekalb, 1100 W Lincoln Hwy, Hunter Star and Varsity Square Apartments.

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

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

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Dekalb, IL is between $505 and $2,600.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Dekalb, IL is between $465 and $2,600.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Dekalb, IL is between $450 and $2,600.

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.

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.

Studio apartments in Dekalb are around 6% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 37% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 44% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.