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Apartments for Rent in DeKalb City, IL under $1000

118 Rentals Available
Apartments for Rent in DeKalb City, IL under $1000. 118 Rentals Available
  • a living room with white walls and carpet and a kitchen
    Today

    1100 W Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL 60115
    STUDIO $675
    1 BED $750
    2 BEDS $850
  • the building in which the academy court apartments is located
    Today

    829 W. Taylor St. (Office), Dekalb, IL 60115
    STUDIO $40
    1 BED $865+
    2 BEDS $960+
  • a building with a church sign on the side of it
    Today

    517 Lucinda Ave., Dekalb, IL 60115
    1 BED $999
    2 BEDS $909
  • a brick building with a balcony and a door
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    1004 W. Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL 60115
    STUDIO $785
    2 BEDS $985
  • a brick building with a sign on top of it
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    2510-1 N. First St., Dekalb, IL 60115
    STUDIO $745
    1 BED $850+
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  • 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
    2 BEDS $999
  • a backyard with a picnic table in front of a house
    Today

    807 W. Taylor St., Dekalb, IL 60115
    1 BED $850
    2 BEDS $950+
  • a red brick apartment building with stairs and trees
    Today

    921 Normal, Dekalb, IL 60115
    2 BEDS $885
  • the side of a building with a car parked in front of it
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    1110 Varsity Blvd., Dekalb, IL 60115
    STUDIO $675
    1 BED $750+
    2 BEDS $899+
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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

When were prices and availability in DeKalb City, IL last updated?

Prices and availability in DeKalb City, IL were last updated on 24 Feb 2026.

What are the best apartments in DeKalb City, IL?

The best apartments in DeKalb City, IL are: The Terraces at Dekalb, (AC) Ashbury Court Apartments, (TC) Timbercrest Apartments, (OOP) Old Orchard Place Apartments and (CE) Colonial East Apartments.

What type of rental buildings are in DeKalb City, IL?

In DeKalb City 57% of the housing is rented out compared to 43% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 10% of DeKalb City's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 81% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 9% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in DeKalb City, IL under $1,000

Searching for apartments for rent in DeKalb City, IL under $1,000 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In DeKalb City, IL, where the average rent is $893 per month, there are 118 units available for less than $1,000. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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