5+ Days Ago
Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Workout room
- Spacious living room with fireplace
- Large eat-in kitchen
- Dining room
Location
1042 W Prairie Ave, Decatur, IL 62522, USA|Near Westside
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Property Overview
Situated in a vibrant area, this property features a spacious living room with a fireplace, a large eat-in kitchen, and a dedicated workout room. It offers excellent value for money and is surrounded by outdoor spaces, restaurants, and mixed-use locations, making it ideal for those who appreciate an active social life. Additionally, pet-friendly amenities nearby enhance the appeal for animal lovers.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- Fireplace
- Images Available
Great for
Pet owners
Social life
Amenities for 1042 W Prairie Ave, Near Westside
Apartment Amenities
| Fireplace | Forced Air |
| Hardwood Floor | Washer/Dryer Hookups |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry | Range/Oven |
| Refrigerator |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Lawn | Outdoor Space |
Services
| Garbage |
Neighborhood
| Near Parks |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 1042 W Prairie Ave
Property Id: 2056829 Welcome home to this charming 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom single-family property in Decatur, IL. Enjoy the convenience of hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, and washer/dryer hookups. With a corner lot and parks nearby, this pet-friendly home is perfect for families or roommates. Don't miss out on this opportunity to call 1042 W. Prairie your new home! Striking 3 story home!! There are 3 porches!!! First floor features: Spacious living room with a fireplace. Dining room Large eat in kitchen Full bath Second floor features: 3 to 4 bedrooms One room with the 2nd fireplace. A 2nd kitchen A full bath Third floor features: 2 Spacious bonus rooms for a home office, work out room, hobby room etc!! Please call or text 217-520-3876 For more information Applicants must have: NO EVICTIONS REFERENCES
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1042 W Prairie Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 5-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.5 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Near Westside |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 62522 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Near Westside
Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
Near Westside
Decatur
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $575 |
| December 2023 | $604 |
| January 2024 | $599 |
| February 2024 | $631 |
| March 2024 | $632 |
| April 2024 | $653 |
| May 2024 | $653 |
| June 2024 | $642 |
| July 2024 | $674 |
| August 2024 | $675 |
| September 2024 | $677 |
| October 2024 | $673 |
| November 2024 | $679 |
| December 2024 | $650 |
| January 2025 | $620 |
| February 2025 | $655 |
| March 2025 | $677 |
| April 2025 | $687 |
| May 2025 | $699 |
| June 2025 | $700 |
| July 2025 | $622 |
| August 2025 | $627 |
| September 2025 | $696 |
| October 2025 | $707 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $500 |
| February 2024 | $650 |
| March 2024 | $650 |
| April 2024 | $675 |
| July 2024 | $675 |
| August 2024 | $675 |
| September 2024 | $699 |
| October 2024 | $681 |
| November 2024 | $525 |
| December 2024 | $538 |
| January 2025 | $542 |
| February 2025 | $550 |
| March 2025 | $638 |
| April 2025 | $695 |
| May 2025 | $689 |
| June 2025 | $612 |
| July 2025 | $591 |
| August 2025 | $592 |
| September 2025 | $693 |
| October 2025 | $709 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 2 months ago | $1,500 |
Schools near 1042 W Prairie Ave
Dennis Lab School
1499 w main st
decatur, IL, 62522
PK, K-8Public
C-
Pershing Early Learning Center
2912 n university ave
decatur, IL, 62526
PKPublic
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Getting around Decatur near 1042 W Prairie Ave
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Points of interest for 1042 W Prairie Ave, Decatur
Groceries
5/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
4/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
2/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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