Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Average rent in
DeKalb, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Dekalb
$1,365/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Dekalb is $1,365 per month as of September 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $535 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dekalb
42
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 14% 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 $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,875. 1-bedroom apartments in Dekalb run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $650 | 2% |  54% | |
1 bedroom | $950 | 2% | 30% | |
2 bedroom | $1,212 | 6% | 33% | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | 3% | 30% | |
4 bedroom | $2,250 | 5% | 33% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Rivermist | $1,650 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,797 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,875 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
54%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
30%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,212
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
33%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
30%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
33%
Rivermist
Average rent
$1,650
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,797
Houses
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
7%
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
28%lower than the national median
41%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dekalb, IL is 21% higher than the median rent in Belvidere, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,125
1%$2,250
23%$1,375
50%$2,250
16%$2,700
13%$1,550
45%$1,399
19%$2,387
6%$1,250
62%$1,195
10%$2,500
23%$1,575
9%Discover rentals in DeKalb, IL
3d ago
313 Augusta Ave, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
0–1 bath
$475–$600
Apartment for rent
4d ago
305 College Ave #10, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
0 baths
$500
Condo for rent
Available Sep 6
1h ago
217 N 1st St, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
417-427 N. Second Street & 418 N. First Street, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Dekalb
628 Krpan Ct, Dekalb, IL 60115
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800
House for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Dekalb
1264 Bellvue Dr #1264, Dekalb, IL 60115
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dekalb
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
House 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
880 886/894 Regent Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
2 baths
$1,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1300 Eco Park Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
2–4 beds
2 baths
$1,185–$1,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1307 W Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225–$1,455
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dekalb
1464 Cambria Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
2 baths
$1,750
House for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
427 Normal Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dekalb
5 beds
3 baths
$2,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dekalb
319 Barberry Ct #D, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
1 bath
$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dekalb
3 beds
1 bath
$1,700
House 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
1d ago
124 E Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2675 Sycamore Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
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 $1,365 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dekalb?
Average rent prices in Dekalb have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
How does Dekalb rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Dekalb is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $535 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 $55,000/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).