Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Decatur, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Decatur rent stands today
Decatur, IL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $875/month. The $7 per month decrease from last year is negligible, indicating stable rents despite a 2.3% increase in percentage terms.
Compared to national trends
Decatur is 54.0% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it one of the more accessible markets for renters seeking value. The city offers a total of 87 rentals, providing limited but diverse options.
Price ranges
Studios in Decatur run around $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms around $750/month, 2-bedrooms around $865/month, and 3-bedrooms around $950/month. The 4+ bedroom segment is priced at $3,850/month, marking a separate tier for larger units.
Median rent
Median rent in Decatur
$875/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Decatur is $875 per month as of September 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,025 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Decatur
87
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Decatur rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Decatur, IL
Average rent prices in Decatur have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $870, whereas a house costs $872. 1-bedroom apartments in Decatur run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 |  6% | - | |
1 bedroom | $750 | No Change | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $865 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $950 | 3% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $3,850 | 1% | 85% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Fans Field | $900 | |
Gm Square | $807 | |
Martin Luther King | $825 | |
Ne | $865 | |
Near Westside | $850 | |
Nua | $775 | |
Ravina Park | $850 | |
Sia | $850 | |
West End | $950 | |
Windsor Village | $890 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $870 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,125 | 27% | - | |
Houses | $872 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$865
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
85%
West End
Average rent
$950
Sia
Average rent
$850
Near Westside
Average rent
$850
Nua
Average rent
$775
Fans Field
Average rent
$900
Gm Square
Average rent
$807
Ne
Average rent
$865
Ravina Park
Average rent
$850
Martin Luther King
Average rent
$825
Windsor Village
Average rent
$890
Apartments
Average rent
$870
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,125
Last 30 days
27%
Houses
Average rent
$872
Last 30 days
No Change
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
44%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Decatur, IL is 18% lower than the median rent in Bloomington, IL.
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Cost of living in Decatur, IL
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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
3d ago
Grant Park house for rent in Decatur
2827 E Hickory St, Decatur, IL 62526
2 beds
1 bath
$250
House for rent
Available Aug 8
5d+ ago
Grant Park house for rent in Decatur
2 beds
1 bath
$350
House for rent
Available Mar 26
5d+ ago
Ravina Park house for rent in Decatur
3 beds
1 bath
$450
House for rent
Available Jul 16
5d+ ago
403 E Division St, Decatur, IL 62526
3 beds
1 bath
$554
House for rent
Available Sep 14
5d+ ago
Medlock house for rent in Decatur
64 Whippoorwill Dr, Decatur, IL 62526
3 beds
1 bath
$1,450
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Near Westside apartment for rent in Decatur
223 S Edward St #1, Decatur, IL 62522
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,390
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 9
5d+ ago
West End house for rent in Decatur
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,369
House for rent
Available Sep 12
5d+ ago
Southmoreland house for rent in Decatur
3 beds
1 bath
$1,365
House for rent
Available Aug 28
13h ago
162 S Dipper Ln, Decatur, IL 62522
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
152 S Dipper Ln, Decatur, IL 62522
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$700–$750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1350 E Wellington Way, Decatur, IL 62526
1–2 beds
1 bath
$600–$825
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Fans Field house for rent in Decatur
1258 E Division St, Decatur, IL 62526
2 beds
2 baths
$775
House for rent
Available Sep 11
1d ago
1350 E Wellington Way, Decatur, IL 62526
1–2 beds
1 bath
$600–$825
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3707 N Northhaven Ct, Decatur, IL 62526
1–2 beds
1 bath
$830–$945
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
300 W Mound Rd, Decatur, IL 62526
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$765–$1,025
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Near Westside apartment for rent in Decatur
545 W William St #2F, Decatur, IL 62522
1 bed
1 bath
$890
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
13h ago
162 S Dipper Ln, Decatur, IL 62522
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
152 S Dipper Ln, Decatur, IL 62522
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1339 W Wood St, Decatur, IL 62522
1 bed
1 bath
$575
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1335 W Wood St, Decatur, IL 62522
1 bed
1 bath
$575
Apartment for rent
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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 $875 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Decatur?
Average rent prices in Decatur have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,025 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Decatur?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Decatur are Nua ($775/mo), Gm Square ($807/mo), and Martin Luther King ($825/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Decatur?
To comfortably afford rent in Decatur, you'd need to earn approximately $35,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Decatur?
December and April offer the best rental deals in Decatur, with April seeing the lowest rents of the year. November commands the highest prices, running roughly 11% above April rates.
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).