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Last updated on August 13, 2026
Average rent in
The Elms, Decatur, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 13, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in The Elms
$862/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in The Elms is $862 per month as of August 2026. This is 55% below the national average rent, or $1,062 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in The Elms
23
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of The Elms rentals at each price point
Rent trends in The Elms, Decatur, IL
Average rent prices in The Elms have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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
The Elms, Decatur, IL
Rent prices in The Elms vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in The Elms is $950, whereas a house costs $825. 1-bedroom apartments in The Elms run $650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $750 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $750 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $875 | 6% | 34% | |
3 bedroom | $890 | No Change | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Clokey Park | $850 | |
French Quarters | $775 | |
Moundford | $850 | |
Ne | $890 | |
Near Westside | $900 | |
Park City | $875 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $950 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $825 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$750
1 bedroom
Average rent
$750
2 bedroom
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
34%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$890
Last year
1%
Clokey Park
Average rent
$850
French Quarters
Average rent
$775
Moundford
Average rent
$850
Ne
Average rent
$890
Near Westside
Average rent
$900
Park City
Average rent
$875
Apartments
Average rent
$950
Houses
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in The Elms, 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 The Elms, Decatur, IL compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in The Elms and Clokey Park by all bedroom counts and property types.
The Elms
55%lower than the national median
56%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in The Elms, Decatur, IL is 1% higher than the median rent in Clokey Park, Decatur, IL.
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5d+ ago
The Elms house for rent in Decatur
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
$990
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Available Aug 3
5d+ ago
The Elms house for rent in Decatur
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
$990
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 3
5d+ ago
The Elms house for rent in Decatur
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
$990
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 3
5d+ ago
The Elms house for rent in Decatur
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
$990
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 3
5d+ ago
The Elms house for rent in Decatur
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
$990
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 3
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Frequently asked questions for The Elms, Decatur, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the The Elms rental market.
How much is rent in The Elms?
The average rent in The Elms is $862 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in The Elms?
Average rent prices in The Elms have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does The Elms rent compare to the national average?
Rent in The Elms is 55% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,062 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in The Elms?
To comfortably afford rent in The Elms, 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).