Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Average rent in
Decatur, IL

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Decatur, IL is $875. This is -55%, or $1,070, lower than the national average.

$0.87

average price per square foot

Median rent

$875

increased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

78

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Decatur, IL is $875. This is -55%, or $1,070, lower than the national average.

$0.87

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

24%
71%
4%
1%
$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 increased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $759. A 1-bedroom apartment in Decatur, IL costs about $710 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $900. Houses for rent in Decatur, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $947.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$707

3%

6%

2 bedroom

$850

No Change

8%

3 bedroom

$1,050

3%

10%

4 bedroom

$1,400

11%

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$707

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

11%

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$875
decreased by55%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Decatur, IL is 20% 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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2 beds

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$799

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