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Apartments Near Northern Illinois University

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$1,295
1107 Regent Dr
Dekalb, IL
3 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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$1,000 - 1,100
820 Edgebrook Dr
Dekalb, IL
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$800
1268 Rushmoore Dr
Dekalb, IL
1 BR | Jun. 14, 2026
1.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,400 - 1,595
809 Edgebrook Dr
Dekalb, IL
4 - 5 BR | Ask for Availability
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$1,500
Cornerstone Dekalb
124 E Lincoln Hwy Dekalb, IL
1 BR | Ask for Availability
1.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,400 - 1,900
Plaza Dekalb
110 N 2nd St Dekalb, IL
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1.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,900
315 S 3rd St
Dekalb, IL
3 BR | Mar. 15, 2026
1.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,900
151 N 4th St Unit C
Dekalb, IL
3 BR | Available Now
1.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,400
City Hall Suites
200 S 4th St Dekalb, IL
1 BR | Available Now
1.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,450 - 1,800
Agora Tower
408 Oak St Dekalb, IL
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
1.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,650
Brookview Terrace
2179 Sycamore Rd Dekalb, IL
2 BR | Ask for Availability
2.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,500
263 Bent Grass Cir Unit E
Dekalb, IL
3 BR | Available Now
2.9 miles from center of campus
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$1,550
Isaac Executive Suites
2675 Sycamore Rd Dekalb, IL
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3.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,500
1551 E. Stonehenge Drive
1551 Stonehenge Dr Sycamore, IL
3 BR | Available Now
3.8 miles from center of campus
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$939 - 995
Sycamore Greens Apartments - Apply Today.
1117 S Cross St Office Sycamore, IL
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
5.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,100
344 E Stratford Ave
Cortland, IL
2 BR | Available Now
5.3 miles from center of campus
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State Street
437 W State St Sycamore, IL
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5.8 miles from center of campus
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Fargo Residential Suites
355 W State St Sycamore, IL
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 1,823 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 $1,660 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 $840 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 $1,200 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 $1,200 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 $66,000 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:
February Rent Report

Welcome to the February 2026 DeKalb Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the February 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 January to February

DeKalb rent prices decreased over the last month. From January to February, 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 January to February, 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 $.

February 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.

February 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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