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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 18

701 Blackstone Ct

DekalbIL60115

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829 Greenbrier
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

829 Greenbrier

829 Greenbrier RdDekalb, IL 60115
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917 Edgebrook Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

917 Edgebrook Dr

917 Edgebrook DrDekalb, IL 60115
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Russell Road
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Russell Road

822-828 Russell RdDekalb, IL 60115
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James Court Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

James Court Apartments

2510 N 1st StDekalb, IL 60115
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Husky Ridge Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Husky Ridge Apartments

837 W Hillcrest DrDekalb, IL 60115
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Cardinal Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cardinal Apartments

823 W Lincoln HwyDekalb, IL 60115
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Ashbury East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ashbury East

807 W Taylor StDekalb, IL 60115
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Canterbury Place
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Canterbury Place

615 Meadow Creek DrDekalb, IL 60115
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820-822 Edgebrook Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

820-822 Edgebrook Dr

820-822 Edgebrook DrDekalb, IL 60115
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814 W Hillcrest Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

814 W Hillcrest Dr

814 W Hillcrest DrDekalb, IL 60115
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826 W Hillcrest Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

826 W Hillcrest Dr

826 W Hillcrest DrDekalb, IL 60115

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dekalb, IL

Pricing Updated: 04/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Dekalb, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dekalb Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
DeKalb$2,350$45040
Devonaire Farms$2,350$45036
Downtown DeKalb$2,350$45038
Rivermist$2,350$62917

Cheapest Available Dekalb Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dekalb, IL is a Studio unit found at The Terraces at Dekalb on Ridge Drive in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood priced from $725. Ashbury Court in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $815. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dekalb apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Terraces at Dekalb on Ridge DriveRidge Drive StudioStudio,1BA$725
Ashbury CourtSTStudio,1BA$815
University Heights Apartments1B1BR,1BA$895
The Terraces at Dekalb on Normal RoadNormal Road 1 Bed1BR,1BA$895
Lincolnshire West1bu1BR,1BA$1,085
Eco Park33BR,2BA$1,290
Isaac Executive SuitesJunior One BedroomStudio,1BA$1,400
City Hall Suites1 BD | 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,400
Cortland EstatesThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,491
Hunter Star PropertiesHunter Star - 8 Bedroom 2.5 Bath8BR,2BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dekalb, IL

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dekalb area is the $1.33 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Cortland Estates in the in the Reston Ponds neighborhood starting from $1,491. The second greatest value Dekalb apartment is the 3 Model at Eco Park starting at $1,290 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dekalb apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cortland EstatesThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.33
Eco Park33BR,2BA$1.32
Lincolnshire West1bu1BR,1BA$1.57
University Heights Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1.58
Ashbury CourtSTStudio ,1BA$1.98
University Plaza ApartmentsA1 Floor Plan1BR,1BA$3.15

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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 Cheap Dekalb Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Dekalb?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dekalb is under $2,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dekalb?

The cheapest apartment in Dekalb is The Terraces at Dekalb on Ridge Drive which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Dekalb costs $2,350.

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 50 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 $359 which is $1,991 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dekalb.

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