Last updated on June 22, 2026

Average rent in
Millikin University, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Decatur

$895/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Decatur is $895 per month as of June 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,055 less per month.

$1.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Decatur

80

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Decatur rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Millikin University, IL

Average rent prices in Decatur have increased by 5% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Millikin University, IL

Rent prices in Decatur vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Decatur is $937, whereas a house costs $895. 1-bedroom apartments in Decatur run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$750

-

-

1 bedroom

$700

-

7%

2 bedroom

$895

-

3%

3 bedroom

$972

-

-

4 bedroom

$950

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$750

1 bedroom

Average rent

$700

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$972

4 bedroom

Average rent

$950

The table above reflects average rent prices in Millikin University, 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.

Discover rentals in Millikin University, IL

2271 E Hickory St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Grant Park house for rent in Decatur

2271 E Hickory St, Decatur, IL 62526

2 beds

1 bath

$350

House for rent

Available Mar 26

759 E Lawrence St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

SIA house for rent in Decatur

759 E Lawrence St - 1

759 E Lawrence St #1, Decatur, IL 62521

3 beds

1 bath

$625

House for rent

Available Jan 8

Huntley Ridge Downtown Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

Huntley Ridge Downtown Apartments

520 S Church St Apt 1s, Decatur, IL 62522

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

2618 E Garfield Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Grant Park house for rent in Decatur

Looking for an affordable path to homeownership? This is your opportunity.

2618 E Garfield Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

2 beds

1.5 baths

$650

House for rent

Available Jun 2

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Frequently asked questions for Millikin University, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Decatur rental market.

How much is rent in Decatur?

The average rent in Decatur is $895 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Decatur?

Average rent prices in Decatur have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Decatur rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Decatur is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,055 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Decatur?

To comfortably afford rent in Decatur, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).