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1971 E Cantrell St, Decatur, IL 62521, USA|St. Mary's
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Property Overview
Located in a residential Decatur neighborhood, the home offers solid value with a practical layout and features that can appeal to both everyday living and long-term ownership. Notable elements such as its established lot, existing interior finishes, and on-site parking pair with pros like convenient access to local roads, nearby services, and a generally functional design. It can work well for buyers seeking a move-in-ready option with potential for cosmetic updates over time.
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
High school nearby- Less expensive
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Amenities for 1971 E Cantrell St, St. Mary's
Features
| Forced Air |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Neighborhood
| Street |
Other
| Designated Space |
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One-time.
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 1971 E Cantrell St
Property Id: 2485691 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 1971 E Cantrell St, Decatur, IL 62521, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.4 mile away
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | St. Mary's |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 62521 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in St. Mary's
3-bedroom apartments at 1971 E Cantrell St cost about 15% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Decatur.
Median rents as of May 9 2026.
Decatur
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,100 |
| June 2024 | $1,154 |
| July 2024 | $1,281 |
| August 2024 | $1,228 |
| September 2024 | $1,250 |
| October 2024 | $1,212 |
| November 2024 | $1,150 |
| December 2024 | $1,248 |
| January 2025 | $1,288 |
| February 2025 | $1,178 |
| March 2025 | $996 |
| April 2025 | $1,140 |
| May 2025 | $1,028 |
| June 2025 | $1,070 |
| July 2025 | $1,070 |
| August 2025 | $1,019 |
| September 2025 | $1,050 |
| October 2025 | $1,050 |
| November 2025 | $1,036 |
| December 2025 | $1,015 |
| January 2026 | $1,035 |
| February 2026 | $1,046 |
| March 2026 | $1,043 |
| April 2026 | $997 |
| May 2026 | $995 |
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3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$34,000/yr
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 months ago | $850 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $850 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 months ago | $1,000 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 10 months ago | $800 | 3 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 1971 E Cantrell 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
St. Mary's | Decatur, IL
Getting around Decatur near 1971 E Cantrell St
Walking
4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
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 1971 E Cantrell St, Decatur
Groceries
4/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
2/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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1971 E Cantrell St, Decatur, IL
1971 E Cantrell St Decatur, IL
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2 Beds
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