3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dekalb, IL (52 Rentals)

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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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1111 Spiros Ct
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1111 Spiros Ct

1111 Spiros 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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Russell Road
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Russell Road

822-828 Russell RdDekalb, IL 60115
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820-822 Edgebrook Dr
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820-822 Edgebrook Dr

820-822 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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College Park
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College Park

1121 W Hillcrest DrDekalb, IL 60115
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820 Kimberly Dr
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820 Kimberly Dr

820 Kimberly DrDekalb, IL 60115
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1053 Ridge Dr
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1053 Ridge Dr

1053 Ridge DrDekalb, IL 60115
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Schultz Apartments
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Schultz Apartments

528 S 3rd StDekalb, IL 60115
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430-432 Russell Rd
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430-432 Russell Rd

430-432 Russell RdDekalb, IL 60115
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1217 Blackhawk Rd
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1217 Blackhawk Rd

1217 Blackhawk RdDekalb, IL 60115
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Dekalb 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 12, 2026

There are currently 4 available 3 Bedroom apartment units in Dekalb, IL neighborhoods that range in price from $1,050 to $1,648. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Dekalb with the most available 3 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
DeKalb1$1,350$1,050
Devonaire Farms1$1,337$1,050
Downtown DeKalb1$1,350$1,070
Rivermist1$1,350$1,050

Largest Available Dekalb 3 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Cortland EstatesThree Bedroom1,121 Sq Ft$1,648
The Terraces at Dekalb on Hillcrest DriveHillcrest Drive 3 Bed840 Sq Ft$1,220

Cheapest Available Dekalb 3 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Terraces at Dekalb on Hillcrest DriveHillcrest Drive 3 Bed$1,220
Cortland EstatesThree Bedroom$1,648

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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 3 Bedroom Dekalb Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Dekalb Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Dekalb is $1,299.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Dekalb Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dekalb is a 1,121 square feet unit starting from $1,648 at Cortland Estates.

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