Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rivermist Neighborhood of Dekalb, IL from $400 (36 Rentals)

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$1,050

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 18

701 Blackstone Ct

DekalbIL60115

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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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Russell Road
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Russell Road

822-828 Russell RdDekalb, IL 60115
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James Court Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

James Court Apartments

2510 N 1st StDekalb, 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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Canterbury Place
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Canterbury Place

615 Meadow Creek DrDekalb, IL 60115
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814 W Hillcrest Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

814 W Hillcrest Dr

814 W Hillcrest DrDekalb, IL 60115
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820-822 Edgebrook Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

820-822 Edgebrook Dr

820-822 Edgebrook DrDekalb, IL 60115
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826 W Hillcrest Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

826 W Hillcrest Dr

826 W Hillcrest DrDekalb, IL 60115

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Anthos at DeKalb
2 Bedroom Apartments

Anthos at DeKalb

886-894 Regent DrDekalb, IL 60115
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Park Manor Apartments
4 Bedroom Apartments

Park Manor Apartments

845-855 Regent DrDekalb, IL 60115
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802 Edgebrook Dr
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

802 Edgebrook Dr

802 Edgebrook DrDekalb, IL 60115
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Sycamore Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore Meadows

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

Cheapest Available Rivermist Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rivermist area of Dekalb, IL is a Studio unit found at The Terraces at Dekalb on Ridge Drive priced from $725. University Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Rivermist apartments for rent in Dekalb, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Terraces at Dekalb on Ridge DriveRidge Drive StudioStudio,1BA$725
University Heights Apartments2T2BR,1BA$1,050
Eco Park33BR,2BA$1,290
Amber Manor3 Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1,339
Isaac Executive SuitesJunior One BedroomStudio,1BA$1,400
Hunter Star PropertiesHunter Star - 8 Bedroom 2.5 Bath8BR,2BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rivermist, IL

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rivermist area is the $1.12 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Amber Manor in the in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood starting from $1,339. The second greatest value Rivermist apartment is the 3 Model at Eco Park starting at $1,290 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rivermist apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Amber Manor3 Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.12
Eco Park33BR,2BA$1.32
University Heights Apartments2T2BR,1BA$1.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rivermist, Dekalb, IL

Ranked #4

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

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rivermist Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rivermist?

The cheapest apartment in Rivermist is The Terraces at Dekalb on Ridge Drive which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Rivermist costs $2,350.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rivermist?

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 2 regular apartments in Rivermist 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 Rivermist?

Cheap apartments in Rivermist have an average cost of $393 which is $1,957 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rivermist.

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