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Property type
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
DeKalb, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Dekalb
$1,400/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Dekalb is $1,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dekalb
37
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Dekalb rentals at each price point
Rent trends in DeKalb, IL
Average rent prices in Dekalb have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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
DeKalb, IL
Rent prices in Dekalb vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dekalb is $1,285, whereas a house costs $2,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Dekalb run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $650 | 119% |  35% | |
1 bedroom | $950 | 3% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $1,550 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 | 10% | 60% | |
4 bedroom | $3,950 | 12% | 142% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Rivermist | $2,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,285 | No Change | 4% | |
Condos | $1,787 | 4% | 258% | |
Houses | $2,050 | 8% | 38% |
Studio
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
119%
Last year
35%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
60%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,950
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
142%
Rivermist
Average rent
$2,100
Apartments
Average rent
$1,285
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,787
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
258%
Houses
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
38%
The table above reflects average rent prices in DeKalb, 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 Dekalb, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Dekalb and Belvidere by all bedroom counts and property types.
Dekalb
26%lower than the national median
48%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dekalb, IL is 41% higher than the median rent in Belvidere, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$995
24%$1,809
29%$1,390
23%$2,350
15%$2,750
19%$2,015
2%$2,531
52%$2,305
3%$1,187
29%$1,195
11%$2,200
$1,400
18%Discover rentals in DeKalb, IL
1d ago
313 Augusta Ave, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
0 baths
$475–$500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
118 Oak St, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dekalb
908 Greenbrier Rd #908, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
2 baths
$650
House for rent
2d ago
217 N 1st St, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
3h ago
408 Oak St, Dekalb, IL 60115
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$2,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dekalb
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
20h ago
110 N 2nd St, Dekalb, IL 60115
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$1,900
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2675 Sycamore Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1307 W Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL 60115
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,175–$1,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1300 Eco Park Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
2–4 beds
2 baths
$1,285–$1,690
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in DeKalb
5 beds
2 baths
$1,750
House for rent
Available Nov 20
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Dekalb
820 Edgebrook Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
1 bath
$1,375
House for rent
Available Oct 26
4d ago
427 Normal Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
7h ago
1107 Regent Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
3 beds
3 baths
$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
822 Edgebrook Drive, DeKalb, IL 60115
3–5 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 26
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dekalb
322 College Ave #1, Dekalb, IL 60115
Studio
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
20h ago
110 N 2nd St, Dekalb, IL 60115
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2179 Sycamore Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
2 baths
$1,650
Apartment for rent
3h ago
408 Oak St, Dekalb, IL 60115
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$2,000
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1107 Regent Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
3 beds
3 baths
$1,295
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for DeKalb, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Dekalb rental market.
How much is rent in Dekalb?
The average rent in Dekalb is $1,400 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dekalb?
Average rent prices in Dekalb have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Dekalb rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Dekalb is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Dekalb?
To comfortably afford rent in Dekalb, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Dekalb?
April offers the best rental deals in DeKalb, with rents running about 22% lower than September, which sees the highest prices of the year.
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).