
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the DeKalb Neighborhood of Dekalb, IL from $400 (20 Rentals)
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The Terraces at Dekalb
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The Terraces at Dekalb on Russell Road
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Terraces at Dekalb on Greenbrier Road
DeKalb, Dekalb, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in DeKalb?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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DeKalb Studio Apartments | $777 | $575 | $1,400 |
DeKalb 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,008 | $500 | $1,629 |
DeKalb 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,097 | $450 | $1,900 |
DeKalb 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,203 | $789 | $1,500 |
DeKalb 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $1,090 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the DeKalb Neighborhood of Dekalb, IL.
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Cheapest Available DeKalb Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the DeKalb area of Dekalb, IL is a Studio unit found at The Terraces at Dekalb priced from $725. The Terraces at Dekalb on Russell Road has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable DeKalb apartments for rent in Dekalb, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Terraces at Dekalb | Russell Road Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
The Terraces at Dekalb on Russell Road | Russell Road Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
The Terraces at Dekalb on Ridge Drive | Ridge Drive 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Varsity Square Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Amber Manor | 2 Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $924 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in DeKalb, IL
As of October 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the DeKalb area is the $0.84 price per square foot 5 TH Model at Old Orchard Apartments in the in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood starting from $1,520. The second greatest value DeKalb apartment is the Barrington Plaza Realty.. Model at Barrington Plaza Realty starting at $1,650 with a $0.98 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Old Orchard Apartments | 5 TH | 5BR,2.5BA | $0.84 |
Barrington Plaza Realty | Barrington Plaza Realty.. | 5BR,2BA | $0.98 |
Amber Manor | 3 Bedroom Two Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
410 N 4th St, Unit 410.5 | 410 N 4th St | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
1642 Brickville Rd, Unit C L Properties LLC | 1642 Brickville Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Colonial Apartments | 3 TH | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
309 Ash Ct, Unit C | 309 Ash Ct | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Anthos at DeKalb | 886 Regent Drive | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
University Heights Apartments | 2T | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Eco Park | 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
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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 $1,200.
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 $1,682.
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 43 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 $400 which is $1,282 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in DeKalb.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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