Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 30, 2025

Average rent in
Northern Illinois University, IL

Last updated on December 30, 2025

Last updated on December 30, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Northern Illinois University, IL is $1,397. This is -27%, or $509, lower than the national average.

$2.57

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,397

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Total rentals

41

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As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Northern Illinois University, IL is $1,397. This is -27%, or $509, lower than the national average.

$2.57

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

12%
54%
31%
4%
$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

At this time, we don't have information to generate a distribution. Please check back soon.

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
Northern Illinois University, IL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Northern Illinois University, IL have remained the same in the last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

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

Rent comparables in
Northern Illinois University, IL

The monthly rent for an apartment in Northern Illinois University, IL is $1,350. A 1-bedroom apartment in Northern Illinois University, IL costs about $1,200 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,395. Houses for rent in Northern Illinois University, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,650.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,030

-

1%

2 bedroom

$1,525

-

4%

3 bedroom

$1,700

-

-

4 bedroom

$2,147

-

45%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,030

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,147

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.

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NIU Student Housing - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.3

Very good

NIU Student Housing

313 Augusta Ave, Dekalb, IL 60115

1 bed

0 baths

$400–$500

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305 College Avenue, Unit 10 - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8

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305 College Avenue, Unit 10

305 College Ave #10, Dekalb, IL 60115

1 bed

0 baths

$500

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908 Greenbrier Road #908, DeKalb, IL 60115

1 bed

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$650

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Hillcrest Place - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

Hillcrest Place

220 East Hillcrest Drive, DeKalb, IL 60115

1 bed

1 bath

$695–$775

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830 Greenbrier Road - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

830 Greenbrier Road

830 Greenbrier Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115

2 beds

1 bath

$800

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Carriage House - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Carriage House

471 E State St, Sycamore, IL 60178

2 beds

1 bath

$895

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Sycamore Greens Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Sycamore Greens Apartments

1117 South Cross Street, Sycamore, IL 60178

1–2 beds

1 bath

$909–$965

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Carlson - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

Carlson

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

2 beds

1 bath

$950

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