Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Average rent in
DeKalb, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Dekalb, IL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,100/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, following a recent peak of $1,350/month in January 2026.
Compared to national trends
Dekalb rent is 43.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 57 total rentals in the market.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Dekalb run around $750/month, 1-bedrooms at $800/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,100/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,292/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,700/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment climbed 69.3% year over year, diverging strongly from the flat citywide trend. The 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom segments also rose by 14.3% and 17.5%, respectively, while studios increased 11.1%.
Median rent
Median rent in Dekalb
$1,100/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Dekalb is $1,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dekalb
57
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Dekalb rentals at each price point
Rent trends in DeKalb, IL
Average rent prices in Dekalb have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,095, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Dekalb run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $750 | No Change |  13% | |
1 bedroom | $800 | 2% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 |  2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,292 | 7% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $2,700 | 6% | 99% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Rivermist | $1,195 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,095 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,695 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,100 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,292
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
99%
Rivermist
Average rent
$1,195
Apartments
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
8%
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
44%lower than the national median
32%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dekalb, IL is 17% lower than the median rent in Belvidere, IL.
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15%$1,245
5%Discover rentals in DeKalb, IL
5d+ ago
230 Augusta Ave #6, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
0 baths
$400
Condo for rent
Available Jun 7
2d ago
313 Augusta Ave, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
0 baths
$450–$525
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
305 College Ave #10, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
0 baths
$500
Condo for rent
Available Jun 7
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dekalb
815 Charles St, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
2 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
4d ago
408 Oak St, Dekalb, IL 60115
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$2,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Dekalb
1523 Grand Dr #310-2, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
110 N 2nd St, Dekalb, IL 60115
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$1,900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2179 Sycamore Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
2 baths
$1,650
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
2d ago
1300 Eco Park Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,185–$1,440
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1307 W Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL 60115
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,020–$1,455
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Dekalb
1523 Grand Dr #310-2, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,000
Condo for rent
3d ago
427 Normal Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
2d ago
998 Regent Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
3 beds
2 baths
$1,365
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1107 Regent Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
3 beds
3 baths
$1,295
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1205 Rushmoore Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
4 beds
3 baths
$1,390
Apartment for rent
2d 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
6h ago
220 E Hillcrest Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
1 bath
$695–$775
Apartment for rent
15h ago
217 N 1st St, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,100
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 $1,100 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dekalb?
Average rent prices in Dekalb have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Dekalb rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Dekalb is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 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 $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Dekalb?
DeKalb's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $670 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,200 per month. These figures represent the current market across all property types in the city.
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).