DeKalb City, IL Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in DeKalb City is $871, a 3% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $848.
Average Rent in DeKalb City, IL
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $871 | 3% | 784 sq. ft. |
The average size for a DeKalb City, IL apartment is 784 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.
DeKalb City, IL Apartment Rent Ranges
- $501-$70031%
- $701-$1,00047%
- $1,001-$1,50022%
DeKalb City, IL Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households49%
- Owner-occupied Households50%
7,708 or 49% of the households in DeKalb City, IL are renter-occupied while 7,791 or 50% are owner-occupied.
DeKalb City, IL Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Nov / 2019 | Mar / 2020 | Jul / 2020 | Mar / 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeKalb City, IL | $824 | $824 | $830 | $835 | $842 | $848 | $853 | $879 | $871 |
| National | $1,311 | $1,342 | $1,351 | $1,356 | $1,388 | $1,395 | $1,397 | $1,389 | $1,392 |
How DeKalb City Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $1,809 | -7% |
| Oak Park | $1,880 | n/a |
| Evanston | $1,953 | -1% |
| Naperville | $1,521 | 2% |
| Aurora | $1,334 | 1% |
| Dekalb | $871 | 3% |
| DeKalb City | $871 | 3% |
| Sycamore | $796 | n/a |
| Sycamore City | $796 | n/a |
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