What is the average apartment size in Dekalb?

The average size for a Dekalb, IL apartment is 801 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Dekalb?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Dekalb is $1,105 per month, a 5.23% increase from last year’s average of $1,050.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Dekalb?

In Dekalb, studios rent for $664 per month, one-bedroom units average $941 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,154 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,308 per month

What is the average apartment size in Dekalb?

The typical apartment in Dekalb offers about 801 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Dekalb?

Studio apartments in Dekalb average 351 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 618 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 827 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,117 sq. ft.

Dekalb, IL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Dekalb?

The typical rent budget in Dekalb ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 46% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Dekalb?

In Dekalb, 57% of households rent while 43% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Dekalb is $1,105, a 5.23% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,050.

Studio Apartments at $664 offer the most budget-friendly option with 351 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 618 square feet for $941, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,154 offer 827 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,117 sq ft) for $1,308, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Dekalb, IL

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,105	801 sq. ft.
Studio	$664	351 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$941	618 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,154	827 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,308	1,117 sq. ft.

Dekalb, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Dekalb, IL have increased by 5.23% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,050 to $1,105.

What's the typical rent budget in Dekalb, IL?

The largest share of rentals in Dekalb, IL (46%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Dekalb, IL?

9,204 or 57% of the households in Dekalb, IL are renter-occupied while 6,811 or 43% are owner-occupied.

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How Dekalb Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Dekalb	$1,105
Chicago	$2,432
Oak Park	$2,213
Evanston	$2,568
Rockford	$1,252
Skokie	$2,128
Peoria	$1,218
Aurora	$1,865
Naperville	$2,082
Waukegan	$1,365
Champaign	$1,688
Saint Charles, IL	$2,009
Elgin, IL	$1,693
Oswego, IL	$1,993
West Chicago, IL	$1,551
Dundee, IL	$2,189
Geneva, IL	$1,996
South Elgin, IL	$1,982
Montgomery, IL	$1,845
North Aurora, IL	$1,714
Yorkville, IL	$2,323

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Dekalb apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.