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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dekalb, IL
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Apartments Under $100

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    829 W. Taylor St. (Office), Dekalb, IL 60115
    STUDIO $40
    1 BED $915
    2 BEDS $975+

Apartments Under $700

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    1110 Varsity Blvd., Dekalb, IL 60115
    STUDIO $699
    1 BED $799+
    2 BEDS $810

Apartments Under $800

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    1100 W Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL 60115
    STUDIO $725
    1 BED $825
    2 BEDS $1,025
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    2510 N. First St., Dekalb, IL 60115
    STUDIO $775
    1 BED $860
    2 BEDS $1,060
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    711 S. Main St., Sycamore, IL 60178
    STUDIO $790
    1 BED $850
    2 BEDS $1,100

Apartments Under $900

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    226 Railroad Avenue, Genoa, IL 60135
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $859
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    921 Normal, Dekalb, IL 60115
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $865
    4 BEDS $1,400

Apartments Under $1,100

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    517 Lucinda Ave., Dekalb, IL 60115
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    1 BED $1,010
    2 BEDS $1,040

Apartments Under $1,300

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    230 Mcmillan Court, Cortland, IL 60112
    2 BEDS $1,283
    3 BEDS $1,484
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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, 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

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $799 and $2,030.

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

There are 52 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Dekalb, IL were last updated on 20 May 2025.

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

The average Dekalb, IL cheap apartment size is 590 sq. ft.

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

Cheap apartments in Dekalb, 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, IL?

A cheap apartment in Dekalb, 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, IL? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Dekalb, IL has never been easier. We feature 59 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Dekalb, IL average. What is a cheap rent in Dekalb, IL? The average apartment rent in Dekalb is $1,090 per month so any rental south of $872 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Dekalb, IL rents go as low as $699/mo.

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