Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 23, 2026
Average rent in
DeKalb, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Dekalb
$1,100/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Dekalb is $1,100 per month as of July 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $845 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dekalb
40
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 9% 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 $1,100, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Dekalb run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $795 |  2% | 84% | |
1 bedroom | $775 | 6% | 19% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | 5% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,300 | 7% | 52% | |
4 bedroom | $1,625 | 4% | 50% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Rivermist | $1,550 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,100 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,525 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,100 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$795
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
84%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
52%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
50%
Rivermist
Average rent
$1,550
Apartments
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
3%
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
43%lower than the national median
36%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dekalb, IL is 12% lower than the median rent in Belvidere, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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16%$2,091
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14%$2,465
8%$2,250
3%$1,797
4%$2,522
6%$1,100
31%$1,195
29%$2,325
23%$1,160
4%Discover rentals in DeKalb, IL
1d ago
305 College Ave #10, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
0 baths
$500
Condo for rent
Available Jul 23
4d ago
217 N 1st St, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dekalb
3 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
417-427 N. Second Street & 418 N. First Street, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Dekalb
1428 Reserve Ln #4, Dekalb, IL 60115
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,300
House for rent
1d ago
408 Oak St, Dekalb, IL 60115
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$2,000
Apartment for rent
2d 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
14h ago
1300 Eco Park Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,285–$1,355
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in DeKalb
3 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
880 886/894 Regent Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
2 baths
$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Dekalb
820 Edgebrook Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
1 bath
$1,375
House for rent
5h ago
427 Normal Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
809 Edgebrook Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
4–5 beds
2 baths
$1,400–$1,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dekalb
3 beds
1 bath
$1,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dekalb
310 W Alden Pl, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d 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
5h ago
427 Normal Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
408 Oak St, Dekalb, IL 60115
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$2,000
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 July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dekalb?
Average rent prices in Dekalb have increased by 9% 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 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $845 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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in DeKalb average around $790/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,200/month.
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).