Last updated on August 13, 2026

Average rent in
Nelson Park - Lyons Park, Decatur, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Nelson Park Lyons Park

$850/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Nelson Park Lyons Park is $850 per month as of August 2026. This is 56% below the national average rent, or $1,075 less per month.

$0.77

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Nelson Park Lyons Park

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Nelson Park Lyons Park rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Nelson Park - Lyons Park, Decatur, IL

Average rent prices in Nelson Park Lyons Park have decreased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $950, whereas a house costs $800. 1-bedroom apartments in Nelson Park Lyons Park run $650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$650

-

-

1 bedroom

$710

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$850

9%

4%

3 bedroom

$950

8%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$650

1 bedroom

Average rent

$710

2 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

5%

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

Median rent price$850
decreased by56%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$850
decreased by56%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Nelson Park Lyons Park, Decatur, IL is equal to the median rent in Clokey Park, Decatur, IL.

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Clokey Park

$850

increased by15%
Last year
Mueller Park

$850

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$895

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Sia

$895

increased by2%
Last year
South Shores

$775

decreased by53%
Last year
St Mary's

$850

increased by3%
Last year

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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 $850 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Nelson Park Lyons Park?

Average rent prices in Nelson Park Lyons Park have decreased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Nelson Park Lyons Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Nelson Park Lyons Park is 56% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,075 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 $34,000/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).

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