Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dekalb, IL from $700 (32 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 18

701 Blackstone Ct

DekalbIL60115

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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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Sycamore Manor
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Sycamore Manor

849 Dekalb AveSycamore, IL 60178
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Sycamore Meadows
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Sycamore Meadows

1701 Longwood DrSycamore, IL 60178
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dekalb Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dekalb?

The cheapest apartment in Dekalb is The Terraces at Dekalb on Hillcrest Drive which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Dekalb costs $2,187.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dekalb?

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 17 regular apartments in Dekalb 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?

Cheap apartments in Dekalb have an average cost of $145 which is $2,042 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dekalb.

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