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Cheap Apartments for Rent in DeKalb City, IL

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Apartments Under $100

  • A white door is on the right side of a brick building.
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    829 W. Taylor St. (Office), Dekalb, IL 60115
    STUDIO $40
    1 BED $925
    2 BEDS $975+

Apartments Under $800

  • a living room with white walls and carpet and a kitchen
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    1100 W Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL 60115
    STUDIO $725
    1 BED $825
    2 BEDS $925
  • A kitchen with a white refrigerator and a white dishwasher.
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    1100 W Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL 60115
    STUDIO $725
    1 BED $825
    2 BEDS $1,000
  • A stone building with a black roof and a tree in front.
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    1110 Varsity Blvd., Dekalb, IL 60115
    STUDIO $730+
    1 BED $895
    2 BEDS $890+
  • A brick building with a balcony and a tree in front.
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    2510 N. First St., Dekalb, IL 60115
    STUDIO $775
    1 BED $905
    2 BEDS $1,080

Apartments Under $900

  • A red brick building with green bushes in front.
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    921 Normal, Dekalb, IL 60115
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $865+
    4 BEDS $1,410

Apartments Under $1,100

  • A two-story building with a balcony on the second floor.
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    1025 Arcadia Dr., Dekalb, IL 60115
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    2 BEDS $1,065

Apartments Under $2,100

  • A house with a tan garage door and a brown roof.
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    Deerpath Ln. East And West, Dekalb, IL 60115
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    4 BEDS $2,010
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Getting around in DeKalb City, IL

83 /100
Very Walkable
35 /100
Some Transit
75 /100
Very Bikeable
Walk Score®: 83, Transit Score®: 35, Bike Score®: 75

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in DeKalb City, IL?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $865 and $1,350.

How many cheap rentals are available in DeKalb City, IL on RentCafe?

There are 54 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in DeKalb City, IL were last updated on 20 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in DeKalb City, IL?

The average DeKalb City, IL cheap apartment size is 528 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in DeKalb City, IL?

Cheap apartments in DeKalb City, IL are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in DeKalb City, IL?

A cheap apartment in DeKalb City, IL offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in DeKalb City, IL? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in DeKalb City, IL has never been easier. We feature 57 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the DeKalb City, IL average. What is a cheap rent in DeKalb City, IL? The average apartment rent in DeKalb City is $1,119 per month so any rental south of $895 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, DeKalb City, IL rents go as low as $725/mo.

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