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Apartments for Rent in Dekalb, IL under $1000

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  • Rent specials 9 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
  • 8 units available
    Studio $896
    1 bd $896
    Base rent
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    Varsity Square Apartments

    4.5 (1)
    1212 Varsity Blvd, Dekalb, IL 60115
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
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    1 bd $950
    Base rent
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    1100 W Lincoln Hwy

    1100 W. Lincoln Hwy., Dekalb, IL 60115
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials 9 units available
    Studio $659
    1 bd $829
    2 bd $999
    Total monthly cost
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    Amber Manor

    807 Ridge Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rewards Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $825
    Base rent
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    904 Hillcrest Dr.

    3.5 (3)
    904 Hillcrest Dr., Dekalb, IL 60115
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rewards Only 3 units left
    1 bd $925
    2 bd $1,000
    Base rent
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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
  • Studio $880+
    1 bd $965+
    Base rent
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    Hunter Star Properties

    801 Lucinda Ave, Dekalb, IL 60115
    Pet friendly
  • 9-0-city

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

Prices and availability in Dekalb, IL were last updated on 16 Oct 2026.

What are the best apartments in Dekalb, IL?
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.

Search for apartments in Dekalb, IL under $1,000

There’s more than one way to spend $1,000 on rent in Dekalb, 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, 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 9 apartments for rent below $1,000 in Dekalb, IL for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.