
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown DeKalb Neighborhood of Dekalb, IL (15 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Downtown DeKalb area of Dekalb that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


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Varsity Square Apartments

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Barrington Plaza Realty

The Terraces at Dekalb on Ridge Drive

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Downtown DeKalb, Dekalb, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown DeKalb?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown DeKalb Studio Apartments | $937 | $845 | $1,400 |
Downtown DeKalb 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,003 | $635 | $1,450 |
Downtown DeKalb 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,296 | $725 | $1,900 |
Downtown DeKalb 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,288 | $930 | $1,650 |
Downtown DeKalb 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,595 | $1,595 | $1,595 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown DeKalb Neighborhood of Dekalb, IL.
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Most Pet Friendly Downtown DeKalb Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Downtown DeKalb area of Dekalb, IL that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Barrington Plaza Realty with prices starting from $1,200 and a Pet Friendly score of 3.8 of 4. Cornerstone Dekalb Apartments scores the second highest with a 3.4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,450. Here are the most Pet Friendly Downtown DeKalb apartments for rent in Dekalb, IL:
Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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Barrington Plaza Realty | 3.8/4 | DeKalb | $1,200 |
Cornerstone Dekalb Apartments | 3.4/4 | Downtown DeKalb | $1,450 |
The Terraces at Dekalb on Ridge Drive | 3.2/4 | DeKalb | $825 |
Agora Tower | 3/4 | Downtown DeKalb | $1,450 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Downtown DeKalb
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Downtown DeKalb of Downtown DeKalb is the Ridge Drive 1 Bed Model at The Terraces at Dekalb on Ridge Drive, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $825. The second cheapest Downtown DeKalb Pet Friendly apartment is the 1 Bedroom without dining room 1 Bed unit at Varsity Square Apartments starting at $845. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown DeKalb apartments:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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The Terraces at Dekalb on Ridge Drive | Ridge Drive 1 Bed | $825 |
Varsity Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom without dining room | $845 |
Barrington Plaza Realty | Barrington Plaza Realty | $1,200 |
Lincolnshire West | 2bu | $1,235 |
Eco Park | 3 | $1,250 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Dekalb, Dekalb, IL
Ranked #4
Among neighborhoods in Dekalb, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Downtown DeKalb Neighborhood in Dekalb, IL
Walk Score®
82 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
78 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
38 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Downtown DeKalb Apartments
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Downtown DeKalb Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown DeKalb is $1,224.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Downtown DeKalb Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Downtown DeKalb is a 1,690 square feet unit starting from $1,200 at Barrington Plaza Realty.
What is the average size for Downtown DeKalb Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Downtown DeKalb is currently at 775 sq ft.
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