Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sycamore, IL from $995 (24 Rentals)

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14N281 Factly Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

14N281 Factly Rd

14N281 Factly RdSycamore, IL 60178
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424 Wyman St
1 Bedroom Apartments

424 Wyman St

424 Wyman StSycamore, IL 60178
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1250 E State St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1250 E State St

1250 E State StSycamore, IL 60178
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521 W State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

521 W State St

521 W State StSycamore, IL 60178
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419 W High St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

419 W High St

419 W High StSycamore, IL 60178
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1066 S Cross St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1066 S Cross St

1066 S Cross StSycamore, IL 60178

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Camden Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Crossing

202 Millbridge DrSycamore, IL 60178
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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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Twin Gables
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Gables

1770 W State StSycamore, IL 60178
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Sycamore Green
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore Green

1115 S Cross StSycamore, IL 60178
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590 N Loves Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

590 N Loves Rd

590 N Loves RdCortland, IL 60112
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Canterbury Place
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Canterbury Place

615 Meadow Creek DrDekalb, 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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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sycamore, IL

Pricing Updated: 09/10/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Sycamore, IL area range in price from $995 to $1,730 with an overall median price of $1,507. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Sycamore Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Reston Ponds$1,400$9953
Woodgate of Sycamore$1,525$1,1502
Heron Creek$1,650$1,1501
Townsend Woods$1,650$1,1501

Cheapest Available Sycamore Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Isaac Executive SuitesJunior One BedroomStudio,1BA$1,400
Cortland EstatesThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,491

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sycamore, IL

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sycamore area is the $1.33 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Cortland Estates in the in the Dekalb neighborhood starting from $1,491. The second greatest value Sycamore apartment is the 538 W Exchange St Model at 538 W Exchange St, Unit 2 FL starting at $1,150 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Dekalb neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sycamore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cortland EstatesThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.33
538 W Exchange St, Unit 2 FL538 W Exchange St2BR,1BA$1.44

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What is the most affordable Sycamore Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sycamore Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cortland Estates and starts from $1,491.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.