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Pet Friendly
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1252 E Whitmer St, Decatur, IL 62521, USA|SIA
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Property Overview
Located near top-rated elementary, middle, and high schools, the area also offers access to pet care and pet supply options nearby. The combination of school proximity and pet-friendly amenities adds practical convenience for a range of everyday needs.
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- High school nearby
- Middle school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 1252 E Whitmer St, SIA
Features
| Forced Air |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Neighborhood
| Street |
Other
| Designated Space |
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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 |
|---|
About 1252 E Whitmer St
Property Id: 2753553 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 1252 E Whitmer St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.3 miles away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.4 miles away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1.0 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | SIA |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 62521 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in SIA
2-bedroom apartments at 1252 E Whitmer St cost about 10% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Decatur.
Median rents as of Oct 10 2026.
SIA
Decatur
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| April 2026 | $899 |
| May 2026 | $911 |
| June 2026 | $900 |
| July 2026 | $897 |
| August 2026 | $881 |
| September 2026 | $883 |
| October 2026 | $897 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $795 |
| 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 | $849 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$36,600/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $36,600 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $915.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 2 months ago | $975 |
Schools near 1252 E Whitmer 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
Neighborhood
SIA | Decatur, IL
Getting around Decatur near 1252 E Whitmer 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 1252 E Whitmer St, Decatur
Groceries
7/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes
2/10
Some cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Nightlife
5/10
Variety of bars within a short drive
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