Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 20, 2025

Average rent in
DeKalb, IL

Last updated on October 20, 2025

Last updated on October 20, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in DeKalb, IL is $1,350. This is -31%, or $595, lower than the national average.

$3.17

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,350

increased by42%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

32

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in DeKalb, IL is $1,350. This is -31%, or $595, lower than the national average.

$3.17

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

17%
55%
24%
4%
1%
$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
$3,001+$3,001+

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 increased by 6% in the last month and have increased by 42% 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 $800 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,245. Houses for rent in DeKalb, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,300.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$750

6%

31%

2 bedroom

$1,295

2%

15%

3 bedroom

$1,695

17%

31%

4 bedroom

$2,900

10%

55%

Studio

$750

14%

29%

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

31%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

31%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

55%

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 by31%

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

3d ago

8

Very good

NIU Student Housing

305 Augusta Ave, Dekalb, IL 60115

1 bed

0 baths

$400–$500

Apartment for rent

230 Augusta Avenue, Unit 13 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.4

Very good

230 Augusta Avenue, Unit 13

230 Augusta Ave #13, Dekalb, IL 60115

1 bed

0 baths

$415

Condo for rent

Available Sep 1

305 College Avenue, Unit 10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

815 Charles St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dekalb

815 Charles St, Dekalb, IL 60115

1 bed

2 baths

$500

Apartment for rent

924 Greenbrier Rd #0 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Dekalb

Studio,Other - DeKalb, IL

924 Greenbrier Rd #0, Dekalb, IL 60115

1 bed

1 bath

$500

House for rent

Oak Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Oak Street

118 Oak St, Dekalb, IL 60115

1 bed

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

Hunter Star - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Hunter Star

801 Lucinda Ave, Dekalb, IL 60115

Studio–5 beds

1–3 baths

$825–$2,500

Apartment for rent

Carlson - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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