Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 23, 2026

Average rent in
DeKalb, IL

Last updated on April 23, 2026

Last updated on April 23, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in DeKalb, IL is $1,172. This is -40%, or $772, lower than the national average.

$2.11

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,172

increased by12%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

79

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in DeKalb, IL is $1,172. This is -40%, or $772, lower than the national average.

$2.11

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

12%
66%
17%
5%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

59%
41%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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 price trends in
DeKalb, IL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in DeKalb, IL have decreased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 12% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
DeKalb, IL

The monthly rent for an apartment in DeKalb, IL is $1,095. A 1-bedroom apartment in DeKalb, IL costs about $835 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,150. Houses for rent in DeKalb, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,850.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$835

1%

23%

2 bedroom

$1,170

No Change

8%

3 bedroom

$1,357

3%

11%

4 bedroom

$1,622

2%

5%

Studio

$1,680

43%

104%

Studio

Average rent

$1,680

Last 30 days

43%

Last year

104%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$835

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,170

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,357

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,622

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

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.

Compare rent prices in Dekalb, IL to other cities

Median rent prices in Dekalb, IL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Belvidere, IL.

Dekalb

Median rent price$1,172
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,445
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dekalb, IL is 19% lower than the median rent in Belvidere, IL.

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NIU Student Housing - Photo 1 of 1

3m ago

7.3

Very good

NIU Student Housing

313 Augusta Ave, Dekalb, IL 60115

1 bed

0 baths

$400–$450

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305 College Avenue, Unit 10 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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Very good

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305 College Ave #10, Dekalb, IL 60115

1 bed

0 baths

$500

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5d+ ago

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815 Charles St, Dekalb, IL 60115

1 bed

2 baths

$500

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827 Charles Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

827 Charles Street

827 Charles St, Dekalb, IL 60115

2 beds

1 bath

$800

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Carlson - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Carlson

417-427 N. Second Street & 418 N. First Street, Dekalb, IL 60115

2 beds

1 bath

$950

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811 Greenbrier Rd #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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811 Greenbrier Rd #5, Dekalb, IL 60115

2 beds

1 bath

$950

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Available Jun 15

811 Greenbrier Rd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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811 Greenbrier Rd #2, Dekalb, IL 60115

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Carlson West - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8.4

Very good

Carlson West

217 N 1st St, Dekalb, IL 60115

2 beds

1 bath

$975–$1,150

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