Cheap Homes for Rent in DeKalb County, IL from $600 (7 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in DeKalb County.

property at 701 Blackstone Ct

$1,120

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$1,120

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$1,120

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 18

701 Blackstone Ct

DekalbIL60115

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property at 1528 Oak Ln

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

1528 Oak Ln

SycamoreIL60178

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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 Amber Manor in the Dekalb neighborhood priced from $629. The Terraces at Dekalb on Hillcrest Drive in the Dekalb neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable DeKalb County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Amber ManorStudio A 60%Studio,1BA$629
The Terraces at Dekalb on Hillcrest DriveHillcrest Drive 1 Bed1BR,1BA$825
University Heights Apartments1B1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in DeKalb County, IL

As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the DeKalb County area is the $0.93 price per square foot 4 TH Model at Mason Townhouse Suites in the in the Dekalb neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value DeKalb County apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Cortland Estates starting at $1,648 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Dekalb 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.
Mason Townhouse Suites4 TH4BR,3BA$0.93
Cortland EstatesThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.47
Colonial Townhouses3 TH3BR,1.5BA$1.23
Anthos at DeKalbAnthos at DeKalb2BR,2BA$1.33
Ashbury Court2B2BR,1BA$1.30
The Terraces at DekalbLincoln Hwy 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.43
University Heights Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1.58
The Terraces at Dekalb on Hillcrest DriveHillcrest Drive 1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.06
Amber ManorStudio A 60%Studio ,1BA$3.08

Frequently Asked Questions about DeKalb County

What type of rentals are currently available in DeKalb County?

There are currently 195 Apartments for Rent in DeKalb County, IL with pricing that ranges from $485 to $2,500. There are also 24 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in DeKalb County ranging from $650 to $2,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in DeKalb County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in DeKalb County ranges from $650 to $2,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,825.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in DeKalb County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in DeKalb County range from $1,050 to $1,648, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $2,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,625 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,295.

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