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Apartments Near Northern Illinois University

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355 W State St
Sycamore, IL
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5.8 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 1,480 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 $1,030 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 $990 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 $1,060 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 $1,060 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,620 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 $41,000 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:
May Rent Report

Welcome to the May 2024 DeKalb Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 2024 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 Increase From April to May

DeKalb rent prices increased over the last month. From April to May, the city experienced a 3.75% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a DeKalb one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $553.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from April to May, DeKalb experienced a 9.25% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a DeKalb two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $921.0.

May Prices: DeKalb vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in DeKalb and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have increased 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.

May 2024 Pricing Trends: DeKalb vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
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Chicago, IL
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Median Rent

DeKalb Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in DeKalb over the past year has been on the rise. 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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