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Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Decatur, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Decatur rent stands today
Decatur, IL rent rose 5.8% year over year, with a current median of $899/month. Renters today are paying $51 more per month on average than last year, though rent slipped modestly 0.5% month to month from the recent peak of $925/month in May 2026.
Vs. national rents
Decatur rent is $899/month compared to the national median of $1,950/month, making it 53.9% more affordable. This positions Decatur as an accessible market for renters seeking value in smaller metros.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Decatur run around $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms around $700/month, 2-bedrooms around $897/month, 3-bedrooms around $995/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,850/month. The bedroom mix is weighted toward 2-bedroom units, which make up 57% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Decatur Central Business District rents fell 50.7% year over year to $913/month across 23 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 5.8% rise, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Decatur
$899/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Decatur is $899 per month as of June 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,051 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Decatur
82
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Decatur rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Decatur, IL
Average rent prices in Decatur have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Decatur, IL
Rent prices in Decatur vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Decatur is $832, whereas a house costs $899. 1-bedroom apartments in Decatur run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 | No Change | 58% | |
1 bedroom | $700 |  10% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $897 | 5% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $995 | 4% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,850 | 12% | 107% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Clokey Park | $900 | |
Fans Field | $824 | |
Gm Square | $895 | |
Martin Luther King | $925 | |
Mound Park | $895 | |
Near Westside | $875 | |
Nelson Park Lyons Park | $895 | |
Nua | $895 | |
Sia | $897 | |
West End | $950 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $832 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,750 | 2% | - | |
Houses | $899 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last year
58%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$897
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
107%
West End
Average rent
$950
Sia
Average rent
$897
Nua
Average rent
$895
Gm Square
Average rent
$895
Near Westside
Average rent
$875
Fans Field
Average rent
$824
Nelson Park Lyons Park
Average rent
$895
Clokey Park
Average rent
$900
Martin Luther King
Average rent
$925
Mound Park
Average rent
$895
Apartments
Average rent
$832
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$899
Last 30 days
3%
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.
How does rent in Decatur, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Decatur and Bloomington by all bedroom counts and property types.
Decatur
54%lower than the national median
42%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Decatur, IL is 21% lower than the median rent in Bloomington, IL.
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Cost of living in Decatur, IL
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 12% lower |
| Groceries | 2% lower |
| Health | 15% lower |
| Housing | 49% lower |
| Transportation | 6% lower |
| Utilities | 6% higher |
Discover rentals in Decatur, IL
5d+ ago
Grant Park house for rent in Decatur
2 beds
1 bath
$350
House for rent
Available Mar 26
5d+ ago
Grant Park house for rent in Decatur
2618 E Garfield Ave, Decatur, IL 62526
2 beds
1.5 baths
$650
House for rent
Available Jun 2
5d+ ago
SIA house for rent in Decatur
759 E Lawrence St #1, Decatur, IL 62521
3 beds
1 bath
$695
House for rent
Available Jan 8
3d ago
290 S Maffit St, Decatur, IL 62521
2 beds
1 bath
$700
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
South Shores house for rent in Decatur
9 Glenview Dr #1, Decatur, IL 62521
3 beds
2 baths
$1,495
House for rent
Available Jun 12
5d+ ago
South Shores house for rent in Decatur
2420 Wakefield Dr #1, Decatur, IL 62521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
House for rent
Available Jun 9
5d+ ago
Country Manor house for rent in Decatur
11 Nolen Dr #1, Decatur, IL 62521
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,400
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Near Westside apartment for rent in Decatur
223 S Edward St #1, Decatur, IL 62522
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,400
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
1h ago
SIA house for rent in Decatur
956 E Cantrell St, Decatur, IL 62521
4 beds
3 baths
$1,500
House for rent
Available Jun 8
1d ago
Martin Luther King house for rent in Decatur
415 E Division St, Decatur, IL 62526
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,050
$875
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 12
1d ago
1305 W Macon St, Decatur, IL 62522
1–5 beds
1 bath
$540–$1,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1350 E Wellington Way, Decatur, IL 62526
1–2 beds
1 bath
$600–$825
Apartment for rent
2d ago
735 W William St, Decatur, IL 62522
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1339 W Wood St, Decatur, IL 62522
1 bed
1 bath
$575
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1350 E Wellington Way, Decatur, IL 62526
1–2 beds
1 bath
$600–$825
Apartment for rent
3d ago
152 S Dipper Ln, Decatur, IL 62522
Studio
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Martin Luther King house for rent in Decatur
415 E Division St, Decatur, IL 62526
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,050
$875
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 12
3d ago
290 S Maffit St, Decatur, IL 62521
2 beds
1 bath
$700
House for rent
Available Jun 15
3d ago
401 S 19th St, Decatur, IL 62521
2 beds
1 bath
$725
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
403 E Division St, Decatur, IL 62526
3 beds
1 bath
$805
House for rent
Available Jun 15
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Frequently asked questions for Decatur, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Decatur rental market.
How much is rent in Decatur?
The average rent in Decatur is $899 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Decatur?
Average rent prices in Decatur have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Decatur rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Decatur is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,051 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Decatur?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Decatur are Fans Field ($824/mo), Near Westside ($875/mo), and Nua ($895/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Decatur?
To comfortably afford rent in Decatur, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Decatur?
Decatur's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $650 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $850 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's rental inventory.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).