Apartments in DeKalb

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$910 - 2,240
801 Lucinda Ave Dekalb, IL
2 - 6 BR | Jun. 1, 2024
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$1,285
Dekalb, IL
3 BR | Jun. 22, 2024
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$1,550
Dekalb, IL
4 BR | Jun. 12, 2024
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$1,300
Dekalb, IL
4 BR | Available Now
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$1,260
Dekalb, IL
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2024
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$1,100
Dekalb, IL
2 BR | Jun. 22, 2024
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$955 - 1,215
Dekalb, IL
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,030
Dekalb, IL
2 BR | Jun. 12, 2024
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$1,130
Dekalb, IL
2 BR | Aug. 9, 2024
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$500
Dekalb, IL
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,500
Dekalb, IL
4 BR | Jul. 19, 2024
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$1,390
Dekalb, IL
3 BR | May. 3, 2024
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$975
Dekalb, IL
2 BR | Jul. 25, 2024
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$925
Dekalb, IL
3 BR | Jun. 30, 2024
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$975
Dekalb, IL
2 BR | Jul. 1, 2024
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$1,285
Dekalb, IL
3 BR | Jul. 14, 2024
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$1,065 - 1,095
880 886/894 Regent Dr Dekalb, IL
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,550
Dekalb, IL
4 BR | Jun. 22, 2024
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$925
Dekalb, IL
3 BR | May. 7, 2024
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$1,200
Dekalb, IL
2 BR | Jul. 14, 2024
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$1,220
Dekalb, IL
3 BR | Jun. 26, 2024
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$750
Dekalb, IL
2 BR | Jul. 20, 2024
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$340 - 900
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Dekalb, IL
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$ Ask - 790
Dekalb, IL
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,450
Dekalb, IL
1 BR | Jul. 1, 2024
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$1,100
Dekalb, IL
3 BR | Jun. 1, 2024
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$1,100
Dekalb, IL
3 BR | Jul. 1, 2024
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$1,100
Dekalb, IL
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2024
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$875
Dekalb, IL
1 BR | Jul. 1, 2024
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$1,325
Dekalb, IL
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2024
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in DeKalb?

DeKalb Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $1,030 $650 - $1,400
1BR $1,020 $630 - $1,530
2BR $1,060 $910 - $1,210
3BR $1,220 $1,000 - $1,320
4+BR $1,650 $1,260 - $2,240

Find a DeKalb Apartment

Dekalb is a fascinating city in Illinois. Although it has a population of under 50,000 people, the city has become a thriving hub for arts, culture, and education. Northern Illinois University is one of the business hubs that the city has grown up around, employing more other people than any other organization in the city. General Electric and Monsanto also have large offices in the area.

NIU is a school with approximately 23,000 students, including a law school with approximately 300 students enrolled. The University has a history stretching back more than 120 years and features a division I NCAAA athletics program. The NIU Huskies are included in the Mid-American Conference, and are supported with fierce intensity by the locals.

When to Search

Finding an apartment right in Dekalb can be tricky, as the vacancy of suites is actually below the national average. If you want to give yourself the best shot, try looking in the earlier part of the summer. This is usually your best opportunity to find a rental property.

Staying in the Know

Try to book all of your apartment viewings as early in the day as possible. That way, if you like the apartment and hit it off with the landlord, you're first in line. If you're happy with the place, submit an application on the spot to express interest before other interested parties get a chance to look at the apartment.

Life in DeKalb

Transportation

Dekalb is small enough that there is no large public transit system administered by the local government. However, students trying to get to school can take advantage of the routes operated by Huskie Bus lines, that connect NIU to the commonly visited living and shopping parts of Dekalb. Huskie runs 7 days a week, although with hour changes on weekends and over the summer.

Where to play

Golf is a great hobby for someone in the Dekalb area, as there are four great courses in and near the city. Right across the street to the south of NIU is Fatty's Pub, the local bar that caters to college students. For a fun and affordable day out, pay a visit to Star Worlds Arcade for an afternoon of playing vintage video games.

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DeKalb:
March Rent Report

Welcome to the March 2024 DeKalb Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the March 2024 key findings and figures for the DeKalb rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in DeKalb and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of DeKalb average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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DeKalb Rent Prices Decrease From February to March

DeKalb rent prices decreased over the last month. From February to March, the city experienced a 0.0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a DeKalb one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $505.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from February to March, DeKalb experienced a -1.91% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a DeKalb two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $770.0.

March Prices: DeKalb vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in DeKalb and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in DeKalb over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the DeKalb suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the DeKalb suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the DeKalb suburbs.

March 2024 Pricing Trends: DeKalb vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Minneapolis, MN
Columbus, OH
Pittsburgh, PA
$3,976
$3,029
$2,358
$2,336
$1,866
$1,310
$1,235
$1,124
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$1,300
$2,600
$3,900
$5,200
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DeKalb Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in DeKalb over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, DeKalb average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a DeKalb one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about DeKalb and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for DeKalb and suburbs

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Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.