Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 23, 2026
Average rent in
Northern Illinois University, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Sycamore
$1,100/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Sycamore is $1,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sycamore
58
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sycamore rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Northern Illinois University, IL
Average rent prices in Sycamore have decreased by 12% 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
Northern Illinois University, IL
Rent prices in Sycamore vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sycamore is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Sycamore run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $850 | - | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,110 | - | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,365 | - |  21% | |
4 bedroom | $1,545 | - | 12% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Northern Illinois University, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,100 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $1,375 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,700 | - | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,110
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,365
Last year
21%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,545
Last year
12%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Northern Illinois University, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,100
Condos
Average rent
$1,375
Houses
Average rent
$1,700
The table above reflects average rent prices in Northern Illinois 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 Northern Illinois University, IL
20h ago
313 Augusta Ave, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
0 baths
$450–$500
Apartment for rent
41m ago
305 College Ave #10, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
0 baths
$500
Condo for rent
Available Jun 23
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dekalb
815 Charles St, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
2 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
118 Oak St, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
408 Oak St, Dekalb, IL 60115
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$2,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Dekalb
1523 Grand Dr #310-2, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,000
Condo for rent
3d ago
437 W State St, Sycamore, IL 60178
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$1,600
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2675 Sycamore Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
12h ago
1307 W Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
1 bath
$1,185–$1,455
Apartment for rent
16h ago
1300 Eco Park Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,185–$1,390
Apartment for rent
23h ago
880 886/894 Regent Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
2 baths
$1,195
Apartment for rent
4d ago
175 Liberty Ln, Sycamore, IL 60178
1 bed
1 bath
$1,040
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
427 Normal Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
5h ago
809 Edgebrook Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
4–5 beds
2 baths
$1,400–$1,595
Apartment for rent
20h ago
1205 Rushmoore Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
4 beds
3 baths
$1,490
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Malta
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,100
Apartment for rent
16h ago
110 N 2nd St, Dekalb, IL 60115
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$1,900
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2179 Sycamore Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
2 baths
$1,650
Apartment for rent
5h ago
809 Edgebrook Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
4–5 beds
2 baths
$1,400–$1,595
Apartment for rent
10h ago
217 N 1st St, Dekalb, IL 60115
2 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,100
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Northern Illinois University, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Sycamore rental market.
How much is rent in Sycamore?
The average rent in Sycamore is $1,100 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sycamore?
Average rent prices in Sycamore have decreased by 12% since last year.
How does Sycamore rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sycamore is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Sycamore?
To comfortably afford rent in Sycamore, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/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).