Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 5, 2025

Average rent in
DeKalb, IL

Last updated on December 5, 2025

Last updated on December 5, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in DeKalb, IL is $1,350. This is -30%, or $580, lower than the national average.

$3.15

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,350

increased by23%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

31

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in DeKalb, IL is $1,350. This is -30%, or $580, lower than the national average.

$3.15

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

19%
52%
25%
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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 23% 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 $1,325. A 1-bedroom apartment in DeKalb, IL costs about $775 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 $1,700.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$737

3%

17%

2 bedroom

$1,175

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$2,600

3%

42%

4 bedroom

$2,400

3%

23%

Studio

$825

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$825

1 bedroom

Average rent

$737

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

42%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

23%

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$1,350
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dekalb, IL is 13% higher than the median rent in Belvidere, IL.

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Discover rentals in DeKalb, IL

NIU Student Housing - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.4

Very good

NIU Student Housing

305 Augusta Avenue, DeKalb, IL 60115

1 bed

0 baths

$400–$500

Apartment for rent

305 College Avenue, Unit 10 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

305 College Avenue, Unit 10

305 College Ave #10, Dekalb, IL 60115

1 bed

0 baths

$500

Condo for rent

Available Sep 1

924 Greenbrier Rd #0 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Dekalb

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924 Greenbrier Rd #0, Dekalb, IL 60115

1 bed

1 bath

$500

House for rent

908 Greenbrier Road #908 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in DeKalb

Residential Lease - DeKalb, IL

908 Greenbrier Road #908, DeKalb, IL 60115

1 bed

1 bath

$650

House for rent

Hunter Star - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

Hunter Star

801 Lucinda Avenue, DeKalb, IL 60115

Studio–5 beds

1–3 baths

$825–$2,500

Apartment for rent

Carlson - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

7.7

Very good

Carlson

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

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

322 Barberry Court - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in DeKalb

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 15th 2025!

322 Barberry Court, DeKalb, IL 60115

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

211 Anne St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

211 Anne St

211 Anne St, Dekalb, IL 60115

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent