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Cheap Apartments for Rent in DeKalb County, IL

136 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in DeKalb County, IL. 136 Rentals Available
Apartments Under $100 Apartments Under $700 Apartments Under $800 Apartments Under $1,100 Apartments Under $2,000

Apartments Under $100

  • 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+

Apartments Under $700

  • the side of a building with a car parked in front of it
    Today

    1110 Varsity Blvd., Dekalb, IL 60115
    STUDIO $675
    1 BED $750+
    2 BEDS $899+
  • 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
  • a small yellow house with a white door
    Today

    226 Railroad Avenue, Genoa, IL 60135
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $697

Apartments Under $800

  • a brick building with a sign on top of it
    Today

    2510-1 N. First St., Dekalb, IL 60115
    STUDIO $745
    1 BED $850+
    2 BEDS $1,045+
  • a brick house with a sidewalk in front of it
    Today

    711 S. Main St., Sycamore, IL 60178
    STUDIO $790
    1 BED $825
    2 BEDS $1,100

Apartments Under $1,100

  • a living room with grey couches and purple curtains
    Today

    230 Mcmillan Court, Cortland, IL 60112
    2 BEDS $1,050+
    3 BEDS $1,212+

Apartments Under $2,000

  • a house with a garage door in front of it
    Today

    Deerpath Ln. East And West, Dekalb, IL 60115
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    4 BEDS $1,999
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Getting around in DeKalb County, IL

6 /100
Car-Dependent
19 /100
Minimal Transit
32 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 6, Transit Score®: 19, Bike Score®: 32

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in DeKalb County, IL?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $675 and $1,999.

How many cheap rentals are available in DeKalb County, IL on RentCafe?

There are 132 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in DeKalb County, IL were last updated on 23 Feb 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in DeKalb County, IL?

The average DeKalb County, IL cheap apartment size is 677 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in DeKalb County, IL?

Cheap apartments in DeKalb County, IL are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in DeKalb County, IL?

A cheap apartment in DeKalb County, IL offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in DeKalb County, IL? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in DeKalb County, IL has never been easier. We feature 136 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the DeKalb County, IL average. What is a cheap rent in DeKalb County, IL? The average apartment rent in DeKalb County is $1,099 per month so any rental south of $879 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, DeKalb County, IL rents go as low as $675/mo.

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