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Average rent in Dekalb, IL

$971/mo Dekalb, IL average rental price, January 2023
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Dekalb, IL is $971.

Dekalb, IL apartment rent ranges

About 25% of apartment rents in Dekalb, IL range between $1,001-$1,500. Meanwhile, apartments priced over $1,501-$2,000 represent 9% of apartments. Around 53% of Dekalb’s apartments are in the $701-$1,000 price range. 12% of apartments are priced between $501-$700.

Dekalb, IL rent trends

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,727, the average rent in Dekalb, IL is $971.

Getting around in Dekalb, IL

11 /100
Car-Dependent
17 /100
Minimal Transit
31 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 11, Transit Score®: 17, Bike Score®: 31

Frequently asked questions

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

Prices and availability in Dekalb, IL were last updated on 2 Feb 2023.

What are the best apartments in Dekalb, IL?

The best apartments in Dekalb, IL are: Edens Garden, Lincolnshire West, Eco Park, The Terraces at Dekalb and (AC) Ashbury Court Apartments.

What is the average rent in Dekalb, IL?

The average rent in Dekalb, IL is $971. Start your search for apartments in Dekalb, IL now.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Dekalb, IL is between $625 and $1,930. View all studio apartments in Dekalb, IL.

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 $725 and $1,069. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Dekalb, IL now.

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 $825 and $1,115. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Dekalb, IL.

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 $885 and $1,725. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Dekalb, IL.

What type of rental buildings are in Dekalb, IL?

In Dekalb, 59% of the residents are renting compared to 41% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 14% of Dekalb’s rentals, 75% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 11% are single-family rentals.

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

The average age of rental buildings in Dekalb is 41 years old, with 13% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which 86% are garden-style apartment communities, 14% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

What apartment floorplans are common in Dekalb, IL?

Studio apartments in Dekalb are around 6% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 32% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 46% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

Dekalb, IL demographics

Dekalb, IL has a population of 42,961 according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. 21,752 of Dekalb’s residents are women and 21,209 are men. The median age of those who live in Dekalb, IL is 25.1.

Dekalb, IL households

  • 7,804 Family
    8,035 Non-family
  • 4,096 Children
    11,743 No Children
  • 15,839Total Number of Households
  • 2.45Average People Per Household
  • $44,223Median Household Income

According to U.S. Census data, there are 15,839 households in Dekalb, IL. 7,804 are family households and 8,035 are non-family households. There are 4,096 households with children in Dekalb and 11,743 households without children. On average, about 2.45 people live in a household in Dekalb, IL.

Dekalb, IL education statistics

The level of education of the population of Dekalb, IL is as follows: 4% have no high school education, 28% completed some high school, 22% partially completed college, 13% have an Associate Degree, 21% have a Bachelor Degree, and 11% have a Graduate Degree.

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