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Last updated on June 24, 2026
Average rent in
Nelson Park - Lyons Park, Decatur, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 24, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Nelson Park Lyons Park
$870/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Nelson Park Lyons Park is $870 per month as of June 2026. This is 55% below the national average rent, or $1,080 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Nelson Park Lyons Park
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Nelson Park Lyons Park rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Nelson Park - Lyons Park, Decatur, IL
Average rent prices in Nelson Park Lyons Park have decreased by 10% 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
Nelson Park - Lyons Park, Decatur, IL
Rent prices in Nelson Park Lyons Park vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Nelson Park Lyons Park is $912, whereas a house costs $897. 1-bedroom apartments in Nelson Park Lyons Park run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $700 |  11% | - | |
2 bedroom | $950 | 8% | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $950 | No Change | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $950 | No Change | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Clokey Park | $842 | |
Mueller Park | $900 | |
Muffley | $899 | |
Sia | $917 | |
South Shores | $865 | |
St Mary's | $895 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $912 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $897 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
1 bedroom
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last year
12%
Clokey Park
Average rent
$842
Mueller Park
Average rent
$900
Muffley
Average rent
$899
Sia
Average rent
$917
South Shores
Average rent
$865
St Mary's
Average rent
$895
Apartments
Average rent
$912
Houses
Average rent
$897
Last 30 days
8%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Nelson Park - Lyons Park, 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 Nelson Park Lyons Park, Decatur, IL compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Nelson Park Lyons Park and Clokey Park by all bedroom counts and property types.
Nelson Park Lyons Park
55%lower than the national median
57%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Nelson Park Lyons Park, Decatur, IL is 3% higher than the median rent in Clokey Park, Decatur, IL.
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5d+ ago
401 S 19th St, Decatur, IL 62521
2 beds
1 bath
$725
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Available Jun 24
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Nelson Park - Lyons Park house for rent in Decatur
1764 E Johns Ave, Decatur, IL 62521
1 bed
1.5 baths
$775
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Available Apr 15
5d+ ago
401 S 19th St, Decatur, IL 62521
2 beds
1 bath
$725
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Available Jun 24
5d+ ago
Nelson Park - Lyons Park house for rent in Decatur
1764 E Johns Ave, Decatur, IL 62521
1 bed
1.5 baths
$775
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Available Apr 15
5d+ ago
Nelson Park - Lyons Park house for rent in Decatur
2 beds
1 bath
$870
House for rent
Available May 8
5d+ ago
Nelson Park - Lyons Park house for rent in Decatur
1764 E Johns Ave, Decatur, IL 62521
1 bed
1.5 baths
$775
House for rent
Available Apr 15
5d+ ago
Nelson Park - Lyons Park house for rent in Decatur
2 beds
1 bath
$870
House for rent
Available May 8
5d+ ago
401 S 19th St, Decatur, IL 62521
2 beds
1 bath
$725
House for rent
Available Jun 24
5d+ ago
401 S 19th St, Decatur, IL 62521
2 beds
1 bath
$725
House for rent
Available Jun 24
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Frequently asked questions for Nelson Park - Lyons Park, Decatur, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Nelson Park Lyons Park rental market.
How much is rent in Nelson Park Lyons Park?
The average rent in Nelson Park Lyons Park is $870 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Nelson Park Lyons Park?
Average rent prices in Nelson Park Lyons Park have decreased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Nelson Park Lyons Park rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Nelson Park Lyons Park is 55% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,080 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Nelson Park Lyons Park?
To comfortably afford rent in Nelson Park Lyons Park, you'd need to earn approximately $35,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).