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1236 E Clay St, Decatur, IL 62521, USA|SIA
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Property Overview
Conveniently located near top-rated schools, this property offers excellent accessibility for educational opportunities. Its features enhance neighborhood appeal and community engagement, making it a notable choice for those seeking a vibrant environment. Additionally, the proximity to local amenities adds further value to the living experience.
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
Elementary school nearby- Less expensive
- More space
Great for
Social life
Pet owners
Amenities for 1236 E Clay St, SIA
Features
| Driveway | Forced Air |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Range/Oven |
| Refrigerator |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Neighborhood
| Street |
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
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Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 1236 E Clay St
Sweet deal!
This listing is 29% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in SIA.
Property Id: 2448618 Why keep renting when you could own? This home offers: • Affordable monthly payment • Move in right away • No traditional bank financing required • A chance to build ownership instead of paying rent Perfect for someone ready to take the next step toward owning a home but who may not qualify for a traditional mortgage. Opportunities like this don’t last long at this price point.
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 1236 E Clay St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 468 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
- Dishwasher
- Dishwasher available in kitchen
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Address details
| Neighborhood | SIA |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 62521 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in SIA
2-bedroom apartments at 1236 E Clay St cost about 29% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Decatur.
Median rents as of Mar 28 2026.
SIA
Decatur
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $793 |
| May 2024 | $774 |
| June 2024 | $775 |
| July 2024 | $753 |
| August 2024 | $774 |
| September 2024 | $803 |
| October 2024 | $800 |
| November 2024 | $818 |
| December 2024 | $830 |
| January 2025 | $850 |
| February 2025 | $836 |
| March 2025 | $830 |
| April 2025 | $844 |
| May 2025 | $848 |
| June 2025 | $847 |
| July 2025 | $848 |
| August 2025 | $850 |
| September 2025 | $850 |
| October 2025 | $850 |
| November 2025 | $857 |
| December 2025 | $881 |
| January 2026 | $882 |
| February 2026 | $876 |
| March 2026 | $882 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $875 |
| September 2024 | $806 |
| October 2024 | $799 |
| November 2024 | $795 |
| December 2024 | $808 |
| January 2025 | $824 |
| February 2025 | $818 |
| March 2025 | $818 |
| April 2025 | $840 |
| May 2025 | $857 |
| June 2025 | $869 |
| July 2025 | $859 |
| August 2025 | $850 |
| September 2025 | $845 |
| October 2025 | $842 |
| November 2025 | $845 |
| March 2026 | $848 |
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Can I afford to live at 1236 E Clay St?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$24,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $24,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $600.
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Schools near 1236 E Clay St
South Shores Elementary School
2500 s franklin st rd
decatur, IL, 62521
K-6Public
C-
Pershing Early Learning Center
2912 n university ave
decatur, IL, 62526
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
SIA | Decatur, IL
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Decatur near 1236 E Clay St
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Points of interest for 1236 E Clay St, Decatur
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
3/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Nightlife
2/10
Some bars within walking distance
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