Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 9, 2026
Last updated on March 9, 2026
Last updated on March 9, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in DeKalb, IL is $1,295. This is -32%, or $605, lower than the national average.
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As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in DeKalb, IL is $1,295. This is -32%, or $605, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in DeKalb, IL have decreased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 25% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in DeKalb, IL is $1,250. A 1-bedroom apartment in DeKalb, IL costs about $875 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,175. Houses for rent in DeKalb, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,862.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $875 | 1% | 26% | |
2 bedroom | $1,190 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,350 | 9% | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | 1% | 53% | |
Studio | $750 | No Change | 17% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Rivermist | $1,150 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,862 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$750
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
26%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,190
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
53%
Rivermist
Average rent
$1,150
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,862
Last 30 days
2%
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.
Median rent prices in Dekalb, IL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Belvidere, IL.
Dekalb
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lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dekalb, IL is 20% higher than the median rent in Belvidere, IL.
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3d ago
313 Augusta Ave, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
0 baths
$400–$500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
305 College Ave #10, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
0 baths
$500
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
830 Greenbrier Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
417-427 N. Second Street & 418 N. First Street, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dekalb
811 Greenbrier Rd #2, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
217 N 1st St, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
623 N 1st St, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dekalb
617 Lucinda Ave #10, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Dekalb
1455 Reserve Ln Unit 1455, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dekalb
1535 Reserve Ln Unit 1535 #1535, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
2 baths
$2,290
House for rent
5d+ ago
408 Oak St, Dekalb, IL 60115
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$2,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
110 N 2nd St, Dekalb, IL 60115
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$1,900
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2179 Sycamore Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
2 baths
$1,650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2675 Sycamore Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
2d ago
124 E Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
200 S 4th St, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in DeKalb
3 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
8h ago
1300 Eco Park Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
2–4 beds
2 baths
$1,185–$1,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1307 W Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL 60115
1–3 beds
1 bath
$955–$1,465
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dekalb
880 886/894 Regent Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
2 baths
$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dekalb
151 N 4th St #C, Dekalb, IL 60115
3 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 21
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dekalb
880 886/894 Regent Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
2 baths
$1,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1107 Regent Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
3 beds
3 baths
$1,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
874 Fotis Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
2 baths
$1,035
Apartment for rent
2d ago
701 Fotis Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
2 baths
$1,170
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
809 Edgebrook Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
4–5 beds
2 baths
$1,400–$1,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dekalb
631 Lucinda Ave #A4, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dekalb
631 Lucinda Ave #B4, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dekalb
3 beds
1 bath
$1,700
House for rent
3d ago
2179 Sycamore Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
2 baths
$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
110 N 2nd St, Dekalb, IL 60115
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$1,900
Apartment for rent
8h ago
1300 Eco Park Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
3 beds
2 baths
$1,290–$1,440
Apartment for rent
1d ago
217 N 1st St, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
1d ago
920 Greenbrier Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
1d ago
131 John St, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
1 bath
$685
Apartment for rent
2d ago
417-427 N. Second Street & 418 N. First Street, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
124 E Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent