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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in DeKalb City, IL

48 Rentals Available
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in DeKalb City, IL. 48 Rentals Available
  • a living room with white walls and carpet and a kitchen
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    1100 W Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL 60115
    1 BED $750
  • the building in which the academy court apartments is located
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    829 W. Taylor St. (Office), Dekalb, IL 60115
    1 BED $865+
  • a building with a church sign on the side of it
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    517 Lucinda Ave., Dekalb, IL 60115
    1 BED $999
  • a brick building with a sign on top of it
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    2510-1 N. First St., Dekalb, IL 60115
    1 BED $850+
  • a blurry image of an apartment building on a city street
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    823 W. Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL 60115
    1 BED $860
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  • a backyard with a picnic table in front of a house
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    807 W. Taylor St., Dekalb, IL 60115
    1 BED $850
  • the side of a building with a car parked in front of it
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    1110 Varsity Blvd., Dekalb, IL 60115
    1 BED $750+
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DeKalb City, IL rent trends

Rental prices in DeKalb City, IL have increased by 2.59% over the past year. The average rent moved from $996 to $1,022.

Check out the average rent prices in DeKalb City by neighborhood.

The average rent for an apartment in DeKalb City, IL is $1,022, whereas the average monthly rent in the U.S. is $1,740.

Average rent in DeKalb City, IL

$1,022/mo DeKalb City, IL average rental price, February 2026
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The average rent for an apartment in DeKalb City, IL is $1,022 per month.

    What's the typical rent budget in DeKalb City, IL?

    A share of 63% of apartments in DeKalb City, IL are in the ≤ $1000 price range. Around 32% of Dekalb’s apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 6% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000.

    The largest share of rentals in DeKalb City, IL (63%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in DeKalb City, IL

    83 /100
    Very Walkable
    35 /100
    Some Transit
    75 /100
    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 83, Transit Score®: 35, Bike Score®: 75

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the price of a 1 bedroom apartment in DeKalb City, IL?

    How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in DeKalb City, IL on RentCafe?

    There are 48 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in DeKalb City, IL were last updated on 14 Apr 2026.

    What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in DeKalb City, IL?

    The average DeKalb City, IL 1 bedroom apartment size is 520 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in DeKalb City, IL?

    Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

    What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in DeKalb City, IL?

    1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs.