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Apartments Near Northern Illinois University

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$825 - 2,500
Hunter Star
3.8
801 Lucinda Ave Dekalb, IL
Studio - 7 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$ Ask - 1,105
Lincolnshire West
1307 W. Lincoln Highway Dekalb, IL
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
0.2 miles from center of campus
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$955 - 1,465
Lincolnshire West
1307 W Lincoln Hwy Dekalb, IL
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$965 - 1,315
Lincolnshire West Apartment
1307 W. Lincoln Highway Dekalb, IL
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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9
$1,100 - 1,150
302 Ash Ct Apt A
Dekalb, IL
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$2,625
436 Russell Rd
Dekalb, IL
4 BR | Jun. 19, 2026
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$900
631 Lucinda Ave
Dekalb, IL
1 BR | Apr. 1, 2026
0.4 miles from center of campus
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15
$1,095
615 Lucinda Ave
Dekalb, IL
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,095
615 Lucinda Ave
Dekalb, IL
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,095
615 Lucinda Ave
Dekalb, IL
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
0.4 miles from center of campus
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47
$995 - 1,095
617 Lucinda Ave
Dekalb, IL
2 - 3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
0.4 miles from center of campus
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12
$ Ask - 1,185
Eco Park
1300 Eco Park Dr #8 Dekalb, IL
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
0.6 miles from center of campus
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12
$890 - 1,020
Eco Park Apartments
1300 Eco Park Dr Dekalb, IL
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
0.6 miles from center of campus
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20
$1,170
701 Fotis Dr
Dekalb, IL
2 BR | Available Now
0.6 miles from center of campus
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15
$1,185 - 1,595
Eco Park
1300 Eco Park Dr #8 Dekalb, IL
2 - 4 BR | Apr. 28, 2026
0.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,650
768 Fotis Dr
Dekalb, IL
4 BR | Available Now
0.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,300
650 Normal Rd
Dekalb, IL
4 BR | Available Now
0.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,650
855 Regent Dr
Dekalb, IL
4 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,195
Anthos At Dekalb
880 886/894 Regent Dr Dekalb, IL
2 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
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$500
815 Charles St
Dekalb, IL
1 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
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$620 - 725
916 Greenbrier Rd
Dekalb, IL
Studio - 1 BR | May. 5, 2026
0.7 miles from center of campus
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$675 - 725
920 Greenbrier Rd
Dekalb, IL
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
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$800
827 Charles St
Dekalb, IL
2 BR | Jul. 21, 2026
0.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,275
916 Regent Dr
Dekalb, IL
2 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
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$870
911 Greenbrier Rd
Dekalb, IL
2 BR | Aug. 3, 2026
0.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,350
818 Greenbrier Rd
Dekalb, IL
3 BR | Available Now
0.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,450
818 Greenbrier Rd Apt E
Dekalb, IL
4 BR | Apr. 1, 2026
0.8 miles from center of campus
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$835
207 John St
Dekalb, IL
1 BR | Jun. 30, 2026
0.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,090
890 Fotis Dr
Dekalb, IL
2 BR | Available Now
0.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,050
806 Greenbrier Rd
Dekalb, IL
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
0.8 miles from center of campus
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in DeKalb, IL on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 1,906 apartments available in DeKalb.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in DeKalb, IL?

The average rent for a studio apartment in DeKalb is around $670 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in DeKalb, IL?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in DeKalb is around $1,020 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in DeKalb, IL?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in DeKalb is around $1,180 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in DeKalb, IL?

For a two-bedroom apartment in DeKalb, the average rent price is $1,180 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,650 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in DeKalb, IL?

Based on average rent prices in DeKalb, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $27,000 to live comfortably.

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb is a great city to live in with lots of great apartments near Northern Illinois University to choose from. But when you're searching for a new rental it can difficult to sift through all of the listings on the web or walk the streets to find places in the area that you're looking for.

That's exactly why Rentable exists. We gather listings from all over the web and we add new properties every day. And we do all this just so we can make sure that you've got the freshest list of Northern Illinois University apartments to choose from!

DeKalb:
March Rent Report

Welcome to the March 2026 DeKalb Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the March 2026 key findings and figures for the DeKalb rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in DeKalb and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of DeKalb average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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DeKalb Rent Prices Decrease From February to March

DeKalb rent prices decreased over the last month. From February to March, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a DeKalb one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from February to March, DeKalb experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a DeKalb two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

March Prices: DeKalb vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in DeKalb and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in DeKalb over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the DeKalb suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the DeKalb suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the DeKalb suburbs.

March 2026 Pricing Trends: DeKalb vs. National Comparisons

DeKalb Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in DeKalb over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, DeKalb average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a DeKalb one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about DeKalb and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for DeKalb and suburbs

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Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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