Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown DeKalb Neighborhood of Dekalb, IL (26 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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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 | $777 | $575 | $1,400 |
Downtown DeKalb 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,022 | $635 | $1,629 |
Downtown DeKalb 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,064 | $450 | $1,900 |
Downtown DeKalb 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,199 | $789 | $1,500 |
Downtown DeKalb 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,514 | $1,090 | $2,150 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 26 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 New Suburban Apartments with prices starting from $800 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. Barrington Plaza Realty scores the second highest with a 3.8 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,200. 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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New Suburban Apartments | 4/4 | DeKalb | $800 |
Barrington Plaza Realty | 3.8/4 | DeKalb | $1,200 |
The Terraces at Dekalb | 3.6/4 | DeKalb | $725 |
Cornerstone Dekalb Apartments | 3.4/4 | Downtown DeKalb | $1,450 |
The Terraces at Dekalb on Ridge Drive | 3.2/4 | DeKalb | $825 |
Hunter Star Properties | 3/4 | DeKalb | $1,085 |
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 Russell Road Studio Model at The Terraces at Dekalb, which is a Studio unit starting from $725. The second cheapest Downtown DeKalb Pet Friendly apartment is the Ridge Drive 1 Bed 1 Bed unit at The Terraces at Dekalb on Ridge Drive starting at $825. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown DeKalb apartments:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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The Terraces at Dekalb | Russell Road Studio | $725 |
The Terraces at Dekalb on Ridge Drive | Ridge Drive 1 Bed | $825 |
Varsity Square Apartments | Studio | $845 |
Hunter Star Properties | 3 Bed 1 bath | $1,120 |
Ashbury Court | 3 B | $1,135 |
Barrington Plaza Realty | Barrington Plaza Realty | $1,200 |
Eco Park | 2 | $1,245 |
Colonial Apartments | 3 TH | $1,315 |
Lincolnshire West | 2gu | $1,355 |
City Hall Suites | 1 BD | 1 BA | $1,400 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Dekalb, Dekalb, IL
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet 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
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Downtown DeKalb?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown DeKalb is at University Plaza Apartments listed at $450.
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 $1,222.
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 2,200 square feet unit starting from $2,150 at Mason Townhouse Suites.
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 804 sq ft.
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