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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Quiet community
- Recent updating and renovations
Location
505 S 17th St, Decatur, IL 62521, USA|Nelson Park - Lyons Park
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Property Overview
Located in a quiet community, this property features recent updates and renovations, enhancing its appeal. Proximity to essential amenities includes a grocery store just over 3 miles away and a highly-rated high school within half a mile. Additionally, it accommodates various lifestyles with pet-friendly options, outdoor spaces, and a conducive environment for working from home, complete with utilities included and ample natural light.
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
Outdoor space
Great for
Work-from-home
Pet owners
Amenities for 505 S 17th St, Nelson Park - Lyons Park
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Balcony |
| Carpet | Driveway |
| Freezer | Hardwood Floor |
| Tile |
Appliances
| Range/Oven | Refrigerator |
Tech
| Cable Ready |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Garage Parking | Lawn |
| Outdoor Space |
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
Applicants
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 505 S 17th St
Property Id: 2285098 Welcome to your next great rental opportunity in Decatur! This charming 2-bed, 1-bath single family home offers comfortable living with handicap-accessible features, including a ramp at the front entry — perfect for accessibility needs. Located in a friendly neighborhood on the south side of Decatur, this home features a one-car garage, plenty of potential, and easy access to local amenities. Key Highlights: - Spacious bedrooms with lots of natural light - Full bathroom with shower - One-car attached garage - Front entry ramp — handicap accessible - Nicely maintained, recent updating + renovations, and move-in ready - Ideal for tenants seeking comfortable, affordable living in a quiet community Prime Location in Decatur (62521) — close to shopping, schools, dining, and easy commuter access. Perfect for renters seeking simplicity, accessibility, and value — this home won’t last long!
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 505 S 17th St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
Address details
| Neighborhood | Nelson Park - Lyons Park |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 62521 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Nelson Park - Lyons Park
2-bedroom apartments at 505 S 17th St cost about 35% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Decatur.
Median rents as of Feb 28 2026.
Nelson Park - Lyons Park
Decatur
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $750 |
| April 2024 | $782 |
| 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | $868 |
| September 2025 | $850 |
| October 2025 | $850 |
| November 2025 | $850 |
| December 2025 | $860 |
| January 2026 | $860 |
| February 2026 | $860 |
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Can I afford to live at 505 S 17th St?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$46,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $46,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,150.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Last month | $1,150 |
Schools near 505 S 17th St
Muffley Elementary School
88 s country club rd
decatur, IL, 62521
K-6Public
C-
Pershing Early Learning Center
2912 n university ave
decatur, IL, 62526
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
Nelson Park - Lyons Park | Decatur, IL
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Decatur near 505 S 17th St
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
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Points of interest for 505 S 17th St, Decatur
Groceries
7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
2/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
1/10
Few or no 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
7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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Family Dollar
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Blue Brew
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Beach House
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Barb's Place
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N J's Place
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