Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
Decatur, IL

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Decatur, IL is $880. This is -54%, or $1,020, lower than the national average.

$0.96

average price per square foot

Median rent

$880

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

102

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Decatur, IL is $880. This is -54%, or $1,020, lower than the national average.

$0.96

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

28%
66%
4%
2%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

62%
38%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Decatur, IL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Decatur, IL have decreased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 2% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Decatur, IL

The monthly rent for an apartment in Decatur, IL is $750. A 1-bedroom apartment in Decatur, IL costs about $710 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $950. Houses for rent in Decatur, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $899.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$710

2%

11%

2 bedroom

$856

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,050

7%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,500

1%

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$710

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$856

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Decatur, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Decatur, IL to other cities

Median rent prices in Decatur, IL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bloomington, IL.

Decatur

Median rent price$880
decreased by54%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Decatur, IL is 16% lower than the median rent in Bloomington, IL.

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Cost of living in
Decatur, IL

The overall cost of living in Decatur, IL is 21% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

16% lower

Groceries

4% lower

Health

18% lower

Housing

49% lower

Transportation

4% lower

Utilities

6% higher

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$650

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2 beds

1 bath

$670

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Available Dec 22

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Clokey Park apartment for rent in Decatur

2 beds

1 bath

$720

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Available Nov 21

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Grant Park house for rent in Decatur

2 beds

1 bath

$725

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2 beds

1 bath

$750

House for rent

Available Jan 27

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Torrence Park house for rent in Decatur

1261 E Grand Ave - 1

1261 E Grand Ave #1, Decatur, IL 62521

2 beds

1 bath

$800

$750

Price drop

House for rent

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