Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dekalb County, IN from $500 (16 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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1101 S Peters St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1101 S Peters St

1101 S Peters StGarrett, 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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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
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Cheapest Available Dekalb County Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Griswold Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,134

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dekalb County, IN

As of June 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dekalb County area is the $0.81 price per square foot 206 N Main St Model at 206 N Main St, Unit 206 N Main Street in the starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Dekalb County apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bathroom Model at Griswold Estates Apartments starting at $1,134 with a $1.08 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.
206 N Main St, Unit 206 N Main Street206 N Main St2BR,2BA$0.81
Griswold Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.08
408 S Walsh St, Unit 2E408 S Walsh St1BR,1BA$1.10

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dekalb County Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dekalb County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dekalb County is starting from $1,134 at Griswold Estates Apartments.

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