Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dekalb County, IN from $500 (22 Rentals)

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121 E Quincy St
1 Bedroom Apartments

121 E Quincy St

121 E Quincy StGarrett, IN 46738
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Hope's Landing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hope's Landing

100 S Duesenberg DrAuburn, IN 46706
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Betz Senior Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Betz Senior Villas

120 Betz RdAuburn, IN 46706
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Oak Tree Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Tree Villas

514 W 2nd AveGarrett, IN 46738
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Ivy Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Lane Apartments

212 S Ivy LnButler, IN 46721
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1101 S Peters St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1101 S Peters St

1101 S Peters StGarrett, IN 46738

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530 E Douglas St
2 Bedroom Apartments

530 E Douglas St

530 E Douglas StWaterloo, IN 46793
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Broadway Efficiencies
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Efficiencies

117 S Broadway StButler, IN 46721
  • Utilities Included

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111 S Jackson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

111 S Jackson St

111 S Jackson StAuburn, IN 46706

Cheapest Available Dekalb County Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Deer Creek Crossing1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$999
Griswold Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,114

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dekalb County, IN

As of May 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dekalb County area is the $1.06 price per square foot Two Bedroom One Bathroom Model at Griswold Estates Apartments in the starting from $1,114. The second greatest value Dekalb County apartment is the 1x1 Renovated Model at Deer Creek Crossing starting at $999 with a $1.30 price per square foot . 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.
Griswold Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Deer Creek Crossing1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.30

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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