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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dekalb, IL

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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dekalb, IL. 52 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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  • a brick house with a sidewalk in front of it
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    711 S. Main St., Sycamore, IL 60178
    1 BED $825
  • an empty living room with a chandelier and two windows
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    215 E Duffy Road, Waterman, IL 60556
    1 BED $517
  • a small yellow house with a white door
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    226 Railroad Avenue, Genoa, IL 60135
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $697
  • a brick house with a car parked in front of it
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    241 Maple St, Paw Paw, IL 61353
    Income Restricted
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Dekalb, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Dekalb, IL have increased by 0.22% over the past year. The average rent moved from $962 to $964.

Check out the average rent prices in Dekalb by neighborhood.

The average rent for an apartment in Dekalb, IL is $964, whereas the average monthly rent in the U.S. is $1,741.

Average rent in Dekalb, IL

$964/mo Dekalb, IL average rental price, January 2026
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The average rent for an apartment in Dekalb, IL is $964 per month.

    What's the typical rent budget in Dekalb, IL?

    A share of 72% of apartments in Dekalb, IL are in the ≤ $1000 price range. Around 23% of Dekalb’s apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 5% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Dekalb, IL (72%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Dekalb, IL

    11 /100
    Car-Dependent
    17 /100
    Minimal Transit
    31 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 11, Transit Score®: 17, Bike Score®: 31

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    There are 48 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Dekalb, IL were last updated on 24 Feb 2026.

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

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

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

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