Cheap Apartments for Rent in DeKalb County, IL from $400 (24 Rentals)

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829 Greenbrier
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

829 Greenbrier

829 Greenbrier RdDekalb, IL 60115
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917 Edgebrook Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

917 Edgebrook Dr

917 Edgebrook DrDekalb, IL 60115
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Waterman Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waterman Gardens

215 E Duffy RdWaterman, IL 60556
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Sycamore Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore Manor

849 Dekalb AveSycamore, IL 60178
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Somonauk Garden
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Somonauk Garden

405 W Lasalle StSomonauk, IL 60552
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Husky Ridge Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Husky Ridge Apartments

837 W Hillcrest DrDekalb, IL 60115
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Sycamore Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore Meadows

1701 Longwood DrSycamore, IL 60178
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Malta Manor II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Malta Manor II

200 N 2nd StMalta, IL 60150

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Russell Road
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Russell Road

822-828 Russell RdDekalb, IL 60115
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Hall Street Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hall Street Lofts

413 E Hall StSandwich, IL 60548
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Cheapest Available DeKalb County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in DeKalb County, IL is a Studio unit found at The Terraces at Dekalb in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood priced from $725. The Terraces at Dekalb on Russell Road in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable DeKalb County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Terraces at DekalbRussell Road StudioStudio,1BA$725
The Terraces at Dekalb on Russell RoadRussell Road StudioStudio,1BA$725
University Heights ApartmentsStStudio,1BA$780
The Terraces at Dekalb on Ridge DriveRidge Drive 1 Bed1BR,1BA$825
Varsity Square ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in DeKalb County, IL

As of October 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the DeKalb County area is the $0.98 price per square foot Barrington Plaza Realty.. Model at Barrington Plaza Realty in the in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value DeKalb County apartment is the 3 Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Amber Manor starting at $1,324 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for DeKalb County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Barrington Plaza RealtyBarrington Plaza Realty..5BR,2BA$0.98
Amber Manor3 Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.10
Colonial Apartments3 TH3BR,1.5BA$1.20
Ashbury Court3 B3BR,1.5BA$1.19
Anthos at DeKalb886 Regent Drive2BR,2BA$1.29
Lincolnshire West2bu2BR,1.5BA$1.66
Varsity Square ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.85
The Terraces at DekalbLincoln Hwy 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.95
University Heights ApartmentsStStudio ,1BA$1.80
University Plaza ApartmentsA1 Floor Plan1BR,1BA$3.06

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap DeKalb County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in DeKalb County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in DeKalb County is under $1,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in DeKalb County?

The cheapest apartment in DeKalb County is The Terraces at Dekalb on Ridge Drive which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in DeKalb County costs $2,180.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in DeKalb County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 24 regular apartments in DeKalb County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in DeKalb County?

Cheap apartments in DeKalb County have an average cost of $434 which is $1,746 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in DeKalb County.

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