Cheap Apartments for Rent in the DeKalb Neighborhood of Dekalb, IL from $400 (20 Rentals)

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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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Husky Ridge Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Husky Ridge Apartments

837 W Hillcrest 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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Sycamore Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore Manor

849 Dekalb AveSycamore, IL 60178
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Sycamore Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore Meadows

1701 Longwood DrSycamore, IL 60178
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DeKalb, Dekalb, IL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Terraces at DekalbRussell Road StudioStudio,1BA$725
The Terraces at Dekalb on Russell RoadRussell Road StudioStudio,1BA$725
The Terraces at Dekalb on Ridge DriveRidge Drive 1 Bed1BR,1BA$825
Varsity Square ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$845
Amber Manor2 Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Old Orchard Apartments5 TH5BR,2.5BA$0.84
Barrington Plaza RealtyBarrington Plaza Realty..5BR,2BA$0.98
Amber Manor3 Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.10
410 N 4th St, Unit 410.5410 N 4th St2BR,2BA$1.21
1642 Brickville Rd, Unit C L Properties LLC1642 Brickville Rd2BR,1BA$1.18
Colonial Apartments3 TH3BR,1.5BA$1.20
309 Ash Ct, Unit C309 Ash Ct2BR,1BA$1.16
Anthos at DeKalb886 Regent Drive2BR,2BA$1.29
University Heights Apartments2T2BR,1BA$1.14
Eco Park22BR,2BA$1.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Dekalb, Dekalb, IL

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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Dekalb. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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

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