1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dekalb, IL (77 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 18

701 Blackstone Ct

DekalbIL60115

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901 Regent Dr
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901 Regent Dr

901 Regent DrDekalb, IL 60115
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919 Greenbrier Rd
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919 Greenbrier Rd

919 Greenbrier RdDekalb, IL 60115
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631 Lucinda Ave
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631 Lucinda Ave

631 Lucinda AveDekalb, IL 60115
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111-117 John St
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111-117 John St

111-117 John StDekalb, IL 60115

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528 College Ave
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528 College Ave

528 College AveDekalb, IL 60115
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536 College Ave
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536 College Ave

536 College AveDekalb, IL 60115
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419 Garden Rd
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419 Garden Rd

419 Garden RdDekalb, IL 60115
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316 S 2nd St
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316 S 2nd St

316 S 2nd StDekalb, IL 60115
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1126 Pleasant St
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1126 Pleasant St

1126 Pleasant StDekalb, IL 60115
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833 Kimberly Dr
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833 Kimberly Dr

833 Kimberly DrDekalb, IL 60115
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223 S 2nd St
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223 S 2nd St

223 S 2nd StDekalb, IL 60115
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350 Augusta Ave
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350 Augusta Ave

350 Augusta AveDekalb, IL 60115

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835 Kimberly Dr
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835 Kimberly Dr

835 Kimberly DrDekalb, IL 60115
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917 Edgebrook Dr
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917 Edgebrook Dr

917 Edgebrook DrDekalb, IL 60115
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Cardinal Apartments
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Cardinal Apartments

823 W Lincoln HwyDekalb, IL 60115
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Ashbury East
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Ashbury East

807 W Taylor StDekalb, IL 60115
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Dekalb 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 28, 2026

There are currently 28 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Dekalb, IL neighborhoods that range in price from $700 to $1,450. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Dekalb with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
DeKalb10$928$700
Devonaire Farms9$928$700
Rivermist7$915$725
Downtown DeKalb2$1,425$950

Largest Available Dekalb 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dekalb, IL is found at Amber Manor in the Dekalb neighborhood and is 825 square feet priced from $809. Varsity Square Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 550 square feet and currently listed start at $938. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Dekalb:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Amber Manor1 BD 1 BTH B 60%825 Sq Ft$809
Varsity Square Apartments1 Bedroom with Dining Room550 Sq Ft$938
The Terraces at Dekalb on Hillcrest DriveHillcrest Drive 1 Bed400 Sq Ft$825

Cheapest Available Dekalb 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 28, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dekalb, IL is the 1 BD 1 BTH A 60% Model starting from $789 at Amber Manor in the Dekalb neighborhood. The second most affordable Dekalb 1 Bedroom is the Hillcrest Drive 1 Bed Model at The Terraces at Dekalb on Hillcrest Drive starting at $825 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Dekalb is currently $948. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Dekalb:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Amber Manor1 BD 1 BTH A 60%$789
The Terraces at Dekalb on Hillcrest DriveHillcrest Drive 1 Bed$825
Varsity Square ApartmentsSmall Corner 1 Bedroom$928
City Hall Suites1 BD | 1 BA$1,400

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Dekalb Overview

The DeKalb area in Illinois is an excellent area to live with your family away from the big cities. As a college town, DeKalb is a quiet and less violent residential area built around Northern Illinois University. People mostly love the city's charm and appeal of the DeKalb apartments. There are also numerous things to do in DeKalb, including annual festivals, tourist attraction centers, and other landmarks for family fun events. This is an excellent place to raise a family and live a quiet life. If you are looking to move to DeKalb, IL, here is a guide to finding the perfect place to live.

Why live in Dekalb, IL?

The cost of living in the area adds up to be great for anyone planning to live here for a long time. At the same time, the apartments in DeKalb have clean water, an aspect that has contributed to its recent growth. The best thing about living in DeKalb is that it is a lovely town away from big cities. There are excellent family-friendly activities and sports for kids in town with some great dining options as well. The city has a fantastic nightlife, restaurants, and shops. The area has a friendly, rural atmosphere with some commercial projects boosting the town's economy. With a slightly more than 40,000, DeKalb offers one of the best escapes from the city's busy life. According to the recent data, the town's median income is $44, 596 with a medium home value of $162 889.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Dekalb Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Dekalb Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Dekalb is $948.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Dekalb Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dekalb is a 825 square feet unit starting from $809 at Amber Manor.

What is the average size for Dekalb 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Dekalb is currently 1,450 sq ft.

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