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Isaac Executive Suites
2675 Sycamore RdDekalb, IL 60115
Cheap New Apartments for Rent in Dekalb, IL from $620 (6 Rentals)
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$1,450Built in 20181 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon
Cornerstone Dekalb Apartments
124 E Lincoln HwyDekalb, IL 60115
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Built in 20212 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
Meadowlark Townhomes
2211 Eves Cir WDekalb, IL 60115
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Built in 20241 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
City Hall Suites
200 S 4th StDekalb, IL 60115
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Built in 20221 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Agora Tower
408 Oak StDekalb, IL 60115
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$1,425 - $1,648Built in 20172 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Cortland Estates
230 McMillan CtCortland, IL 60112
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Dekalb, IL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dekalb?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dekalb Studio Apartments | $806 | $620 | $1,400 |
| Dekalb 1 Bedroom Apartments | $945 | $720 | $1,450 |
| Dekalb 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,149 | $900 | $1,455 |
| Dekalb 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,338 | $1,070 | $1,648 |
| Dekalb 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,543 | $1,295 | $1,950 |
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Best Local Schools in Dekalb, IL
Jefferson Elementary School
Dekalb Community Unit School District 428
Public School - Grades K-5 (305)
7 out of 10
De Kalb High School
Dekalb Community Unit School District 428
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1995)
3 out of 10
Huntley Middle School
Dekalb Community Unit School District 428
Public School - Grades 6-8 (853)
3 out of 10
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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 $1,950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dekalb?
The cheapest apartment in Dekalb is NIU Student Housing which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Dekalb costs $1,127.
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 3 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 $184 which is $943 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dekalb.
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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.
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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.