Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Northern Illinois University, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Sycamore

$1,400/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Sycamore is $1,400 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.

$1.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sycamore

55

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sycamore rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Northern Illinois University, IL

Average rent prices in Sycamore have remained the same 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 $1,212, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Sycamore run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,325.

Listings

1 bedroom

$972

-

1%

2 bedroom

$1,550

-

5%

3 bedroom

$1,825

-

-

4 bedroom

$2,197

-

45%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$972

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,197

Last year

45%

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

NIU Student Housing - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

NIU Student Housing

313 Augusta Ave, Dekalb, IL 60115

1 bed

0 baths

$475

305 College Avenue, Unit 10 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

305 College Avenue, Unit 10

305 College Ave #10, Dekalb, IL 60115

1 bed

0 baths

$500

Oak Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Oak Street

118 Oak St, Dekalb, IL 60115

1 bed

1 bath

$650

908 Greenbrier Rd #908 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Dekalb

Residential Lease, DeKalb, IL

908 Greenbrier Rd #908, Dekalb, IL 60115

1 bed

2 baths

$650

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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 $1,400 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sycamore?

Average rent prices in Sycamore have remained the same since last year.

How does Sycamore rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sycamore is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 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 $56,000/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).

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