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Last updated on November 5, 2026
Average rent in
Northern Illinois University, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on November 5, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Sycamore
$1,382/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Sycamore is $1,382 per month as of October 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $517 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sycamore
47
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 1% 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 $1,312, whereas a house costs $1,725. 1-bedroom apartments in Sycamore run $1,107 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,337.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,550 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,040 | - | 26% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | - | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $1,395 | - | - | |
4 bedroom | $1,750 | - |  17% |
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 | $1,312 | - | 6% | |
Condos | $1,350 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,725 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,550
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,040
Last year
26%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last year
17%
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
$1,312
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,350
Houses
Average rent
$1,725
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
2d ago
313 Augusta Ave, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
0 baths
$475–$500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
118 Oak St, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dekalb
908 Greenbrier Rd #908, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
2 baths
$650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
8h ago
220 E Hillcrest Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
1 bath
$695–$795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
2675 Sycamore Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dekalb
322 College Ave #1, Dekalb, IL 60115
Studio
1 bath
$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
124 E Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
200 S 4th St, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
6h ago
1307 W Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL 60115
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,175–$1,475
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
1300 Eco Park Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
2–4 beds
2 baths
$1,285–$1,690
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1117 S Cross St Ofc, Sycamore, IL 60178
1–2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,015
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in DeKalb
5 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 20
1d ago
1107 Regent Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
3 beds
3 baths
$1,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1117 S Cross St Ofc, Sycamore, IL 60178
1–2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,015
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dekalb
322 College Ave #1, Dekalb, IL 60115
Studio
1 bath
$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dekalb
217 S 3rd St #3, Dekalb, IL 60115
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1107 Regent Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
3 beds
3 baths
$1,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
13h ago
1300 Eco Park Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
4 beds
2 baths
$1,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
14h ago
822 Edgebrook Drive, DeKalb, IL 60115
5 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
20h ago
408 Oak St, Dekalb, IL 60115
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $1,382 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sycamore?
Average rent prices in Sycamore have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Sycamore rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sycamore is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $517 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 $55,000/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).