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  • Pet Friendly

Location

290 S Maffit St, Decatur, IL 62521, USA|SIA
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Management

Easy Homes

Leasing office

(844) 335-5536 ext. 5382

Property Overview

290 South Maffit Street offers strong overall value, with a high expert rating, excellent price-to-value balance, solid amenities, and a highly convenient location. It is also near top-rated elementary, middle, and high schools, and the surrounding neighborhood supports an active social life with walkable access, many mixed-use spaces, and a diverse community.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 290 South Maffit Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 290 South Maffit Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

290 South Maffit Street2 bed1 bath824 sqft$700 /mo290 S Maffit St Decatur IL 62521 Beds 2/Baths 1 Sq ft 824/Lot 3484 HOLIDAY SPECIAL!!! Get into your new home this year and recieve a $500 home improvement credit and enjoy 60 days before your first payments due. No minimum credit. $700.00 Monthly In order to qualify, you must have verifiable income greater than 3 times the monthly payment and a clean rental history for starters. Property is offered in AS-IS condition to serious prospects who inspect the property thoroughly. Call 1-844-882-2221 or email us at

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Amenities for 290 South Maffit Street

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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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About 290 South Maffit Street

HomeApartments in Decatur 290 South Maffit Street

290 S Maffit St Decatur IL 62521 Beds 2/Baths 1 Sq ft 824/Lot 3484 HOLIDAY SPECIAL!!! Get into your new home this year and recieve a $500 home improvement credit and enjoy 60 days before your first payments due. No minimum credit. $700.00 Monthly In order to qualify, you must have verifiable income greater than 3 times the monthly payment and a clean rental history for starters. Property is offered in AS-IS condition to serious prospects who inspect the property thoroughly. Call 1-844-882-2221 or email us at


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 290 South Maffit Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 290 South Maffit Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 290 South Maffit Street
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
290 South Maffit Street offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 290 South Maffit Street is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
290 South Maffit Street is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 290 South Maffit Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
290 South Maffit Street provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

290 South Maffit Street is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • 129 mixed-use spaces nearby

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 290 South Maffit Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 miles away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.5 miles away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.6 miles away

Considerations

Distance from grocery stores
The nearest grocery store is 4.2 miles away

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Rent trends in SIA

2-bedroom apartments at 290 South Maffit Street cost about 12% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in SIA.

Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
SIA
Decatur
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Decatur
MonthMedian Rent
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
April 2026$899
May 2026$911
June 2026$900
July 2026$897
August 2026$881
September 2026$883
October 2026$885
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in SIA
MonthMedian Rent
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
April 2026$853
May 2026$861
June 2026$879
July 2026$863
August 2026$865
September 2026$853
October 2026$832

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$28,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $28,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $700.
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Schools near 290 South Maffit Street

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 290 S Maffit 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 290 S Maffit St, Decatur

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

10/10
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

Explore the area around 290 S Maffit St

Maffit Market
375 S Maffit St
A One Grocery
151 N Jasper St
On the Way Market
240 N Jasper St
Domino Foods Inc
101 S Main St
Save-A-Lot
2280 E William St

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