2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dekalb, IL (96 Rentals)

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309 Ash Ct
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309 Ash Ct

309 Ash CtDekalb, IL 60115

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415-417 Pine
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415-417 Pine

415-417 PineDekalb, IL 60115
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118 S 7th St
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118 S 7th St

118 S 7th StDekalb, IL 60115
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1123 Lewis St
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1123 Lewis St

1123 Lewis StDekalb, 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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528 College Ave
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528 College Ave

528 College AveDekalb, IL 60115
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209 Pardridge Pl
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209 Pardridge Pl

209 Pardridge PlDekalb, IL 60115
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304-306 S 1st St
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304-306 S 1st St

304-306 S 1st 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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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 2 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: June 13, 2026

There are currently 34 available 2 Bedroom apartment units in Dekalb, IL neighborhoods that range in price from $450 to $1,900. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Dekalb with the most available 2 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
DeKalb12$1,185$450
Devonaire Farms11$1,175$450
Downtown DeKalb10$1,185$450
Rivermist1$1,175$900

Largest Available Dekalb and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Dekalb, IL is found at Anthos at DeKalb in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood and is 900 square feet priced from $1,195. Lincolnshire West has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 850 square feet and currently listed start at $1,185. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Dekalb:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Anthos at DeKalbAnthos at DeKalb900 Sq Ft$1,195
Lincolnshire West2gu850 Sq Ft$1,185
Ashbury Court2B800 Sq Ft$1,075
University Plaza ApartmentsB5 Floor Plan (Double Occupancy*)697 Sq Ft$450

Cheapest Available Dekalb and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 13, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Dekalb, IL is the 2B Model starting from $1,075 at Ashbury Court in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood. The second most affordable Dekalb 2 Bedroom is the 2gu Model at Lincolnshire West starting at $1,185 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Dekalb is currently $1,165. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Dekalb:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Ashbury Court2B$1,075
Lincolnshire West2gu$1,185
Anthos at DeKalbAnthos at DeKalb$1,195
City Hall Suites2 BD | 2 BA$1,700

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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 2 Bedroom Dekalb Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Dekalb Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Dekalb is $1,165.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Dekalb Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dekalb is a 900 square feet unit starting from $1,195 at Anthos at DeKalb.

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