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900 Crane Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 981-9646
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University Plaza Apartments

900 Crane Dr
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 981-9646
University Plaza Apartments in Dekalb, IL - Building Photo
Student Housing
  • 1–3 Bedrooms
  • $439–$1,908Rent Pricing
  • 320–755Square Feet

Rent Specials

Waived Fees: Use code UPSPECIAL to waive all application fees! ;

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About University Plaza Apartments

Looking for off-campus student apartments in DeKalb, IL near NIU? University Plaza Apartments provides the best student living for Huskies! Located less than 0.1 miles from the NIU campus, our fully-furnished 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments make walking to class and downtown DeKalb easy. Enjoy high-speed internet and utilities included. Our resident clubhouse features a 24-hour fitness center, student lounge, indoor pool, and more. Contact us today to discover why we are DeKalb’s top choice for off-campus student housing near NIU.

University Plaza Apartments is located in the DeKalb Neighborhood and 60115 Zip code of Dekalb, IL. This community is professionally managed by Capstone Real Estate Investments

Unique Features and Amenities

  • 24/7 Computer Lab
  • 24/7 Fitness Center and Aerobics Room
  • 24/7 On Call Maintenance
  • Ample Closet/Storage Space
  • Bike Rack/Storage
  • Black-on-Black Appliances
  • Carpet in Bedrooms
  • Fully Furnished Apartments
  • Glasstop Stove
  • High Speed Internet Included
  • Indoor Swimming pool
  • Lots Of Natural Light
  • On the Huskie Bus Route to Campus
  • On the Huskie Late Night Route (Front Door Service until 5:30am)
  • Pet Friendly - No Weight limit
  • Secured Building Access
  • Study Areas
  • Tanning bed
  • Upgraded Community Laundry Room
  • Upgraded Laundry Room
  • Water, Sewer, Electric, Trash Collection & Pest Control Included

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

University Plaza Apartments offers 1 to 3 Bedroom apartments starting from $439 and having 320–755 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • 1 Bedroom

    From $679

    A3 Floor Plan - Sold Out!

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 458 sq ftAvailable Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $679Available NowA3 Floor Plan - Sold Out!458 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Unique Features

    • Ample Closet/Storage Space
    • Black-on-Black Appliances
    • Carpet in Bedrooms
    • Fully Furnished Apartments
    • Glasstop Stove
    • High Speed Internet Included
    • Lots of Natural Light
    • Upgraded Laundry Room
    • Water, Sewer, Electric, Trash Collection & Pest Control Included

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $679 - $1,677

    From $985

    A1 Floor Plan - Sold Out!

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 320 sq ftAvailable Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $985Available NowA1 Floor Plan - Sold Out!320 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Unique Features

    • Ample Closet/Storage Space
    • Black-on-Black Appliances
    • Carpet in Bedrooms
    • Fully Furnished Apartments
    • Glasstop Stove
    • High Speed Internet Included
    • Lots of Natural Light
    • Upgraded Laundry Room
    • Water, Sewer, Electric, Trash Collection & Pest Control Included

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $985 - $1,210

    From $995

    A2 Floor Plan - Sold Out!

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 425 sq ftAvailable Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $995Available NowA2 Floor Plan - Sold Out!425 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Unique Features

    • Ample Closet/Storage Space
    • Black-on-Black Appliances
    • Carpet in Bedrooms
    • Fully Furnished Apartments
    • Glasstop Stove
    • High Speed Internet Included
    • Lots of Natural Light
    • Upgraded Laundry Room
    • Water, Sewer, Electric, Trash Collection & Pest Control Included

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $995 - $1,222

    From $1,089

    A5 Floor Plan - Sold Out!

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 483 sq ftAvailable Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $1,089Available NowA5 Floor Plan - Sold Out!483 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Unique Features

    • Ample Closet/Storage Space
    • Black-on-Black Appliances
    • Carpet in Bedrooms
    • Fully Furnished Apartments
    • Glasstop Stove
    • High Speed Internet Included
    • Lots of Natural Light
    • Upgraded Laundry Room
    • Water, Sewer, Electric, Trash Collection & Pest Control Included

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $1,089 - $1,354

    From $1,109

    A4 Floor Plan

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 458 sq ftAvailable Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $1,109Available NowA4 Floor Plan458 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Unique Features

    • Ample Closet/Storage Space
    • Black-on-Black Appliances
    • Carpet in Bedrooms
    • Fully Furnished Apartments
    • Glasstop Stove
    • High Speed Internet Included
    • Lots of Natural Light
    • Upgraded Laundry Room
    • Water, Sewer, Electric, Trash Collection & Pest Control Included

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $1,109 - $1,396

    From $1,119

    A6 Floor Plan

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 520 sq ftLargest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailable Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $1,119Available NowA6 Floor Plan520 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Unique Features

    • Ample Closet/Storage Space
    • Black-on-Black Appliances
    • Carpet in Bedrooms
    • Fully Furnished Apartments
    • Glasstop Stove
    • High Speed Internet Included
    • Lots of Natural Light
    • Upgraded Laundry Room
    • Water, Sewer, Electric, Trash Collection & Pest Control Included

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $1,119 - $1,372
  • 2 Bedrooms

    From $439

    B5 Floor Plan (Double Occupancy)

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 697 sq ftLargest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailable Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $439Available NowB5 Floor Plan (Double Occupancy)697 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Unique Features

    • Ample Closet/Storage Space
    • Black-on-Black Appliances
    • Carpet in Bedrooms
    • Fully Furnished Apartments
    • Glasstop Stove
    • High Speed Internet Included
    • Lots of Natural Light
    • Upgraded Laundry Room
    • Water, Sewer, Electric, Trash Collection & Pest Control Included

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $439 - $1,116

    From $749

    B1 Floor Plan

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 544 sq ftAvailable Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $749Available NowB1 Floor Plan544 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Unique Features

    • Ample Closet/Storage Space
    • Black-on-Black Appliances
    • Carpet in Bedrooms
    • Fully Furnished Apartments
    • Glasstop Stove
    • High Speed Internet Included
    • Lots of Natural Light
    • Upgraded Laundry Room
    • Water, Sewer, Electric, Trash Collection & Pest Control Included

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $749 - $1,833

    From $785

    B2 Floor Plan

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 623 sq ftAvailable Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $785Available NowB2 Floor Plan623 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Unique Features

    • Ample Closet/Storage Space
    • Black-on-Black Appliances
    • Carpet in Bedrooms
    • Fully Furnished Apartments
    • Glasstop Stove
    • High Speed Internet Included
    • Lots of Natural Light
    • Upgraded Laundry Room
    • Water, Sewer, Electric, Trash Collection & Pest Control Included

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $785 - $978

    From $795

    B4 Floor Plan

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 646 sq ftAvailable Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $795Available NowB4 Floor Plan646 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Unique Features

    • Ample Closet/Storage Space
    • Black-on-Black Appliances
    • Carpet in Bedrooms
    • Fully Furnished Apartments
    • Glasstop Stove
    • High Speed Internet Included
    • Lots of Natural Light
    • Upgraded Laundry Room
    • Water, Sewer, Electric, Trash Collection & Pest Control Included

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $795 - $1,908

    From $869

    B3 Floor Plan

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 644 sq ftAvailable Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $869Available NowB3 Floor Plan644 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Unique Features

    • Ample Closet/Storage Space
    • Black-on-Black Appliances
    • Carpet in Bedrooms
    • Fully Furnished Apartments
    • Glasstop Stove
    • High Speed Internet Included
    • Lots of Natural Light
    • Upgraded Laundry Room
    • Water, Sewer, Electric, Trash Collection & Pest Control Included

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $869 - $1,072
  • 3 Bedrooms

    From $779

    C1 Floor Plan - Sold Out!

    3 Beds, 1 Bath, 755 sq ftAvailable Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $779Available NowC1 Floor Plan - Sold Out!755 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Unique Features

    • Ample Closet/Storage Space
    • Black-on-Black Appliances
    • Carpet in Bedrooms
    • Fully Furnished Apartments
    • Glasstop Stove
    • High Speed Internet Included
    • Lots of Natural Light
    • Upgraded Laundry Room
    • Water, Sewer, Electric, Trash Collection & Pest Control Included

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $779 - $946
Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Call us at: (815) 981-9646 to schedule a tour.

Property Information

  • 322 Units
  • 8 Stories
  • Built in 1967
  • Renovated In 2015
  • Furnished

Utilities Included

  • Trash Removal
  • Electricity
  • Sewer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Water
  • Gas
  • Heat

Pet Policy

Pet Policy - Cats

  • Cats Allowed
  • 2 Pet Limit
  • Approval Is Required Prior To Bringing Your Pet To The Community. Limit Of 2 Pets (Cat Or Dog) Per Apartment One (1) If Applicant Only Leases A Single Bedroom In A Multi Room Apartment.
  • $35 Monthly Pet Rent
  • $350 Fee

Pet Policy - Dogs

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Approval Is Required Prior To Bringing Your Pet To The Community. Limit Of 2 Pets (Cat Or Dog) Per Apartment One (1) If Applicant Only Leases A Single Bedroom In A Multi Room Apartment.
  • $350 Fee
  • $35 Monthly Pet Rent
  • 2 Pet Limit
  • The Following Specific Breeds Of Dogs (Or Dogs Mixed With These Breeds) Are Not Permitted At This Community: Chow Chow, Boxer, Doberman Pinscher, Alaskan Malamute, Wolf Dog Hybrid, Husky, German Shepherd, Rottweiler, Pit Bull Terrier Breeds (A/K/A American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers Or American Pit Bull Terriers), Great Dane, St. Bernard, Cane Corso And Akita.

Parking Fees & Info

Parking Surface

  • 1 Space. The Parking Is $150 Per Year.
  • Surface Fee: $150 /Mo

Fee & Deposit Info

Recurring Fees

  • $150 Surface Fee

One-Time Fees

  • $100 Admin Fee

3D Tours

Features and Amenities

On-Site Services

  • Laundry Facilities

Community Features

  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Lounge
  • Multi Use Room
  • Tanning Salon

Recreation and Fitness

  • Fitness Center
  • Volleyball Court
  • Pool

Interior Features

  • Storage Space
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Double Vanities

Living Area Features

  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Carpet

Student Features

  • Individual Locking Bedrooms
  • Study Lounge
  • Shuttle To Campus
  • Roommate Matching
Google Map

Map

900 Crane Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
Monday9:00 am–7:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am–7:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am–7:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am–7:00 pm
Friday9:00 am–7:00 pm
Saturday12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Sunday12:00 pm–5:00 pm

Getting Around

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about University Plaza Apartments

Where is University Plaza Apartments located?

University Plaza Apartments is located at 900 Crane Dr near the DeKalb area of Dekalb, IL

What is the current rent range at University Plaza Apartments?

1 Bedroom to 3 Bedroom Apartments at University Plaza Apartments currently range from $439 to $1,908

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for University Plaza Apartments are
  • Monday 9:00 am–7:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am–7:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am–7:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am–7:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am–7:00 pm
  • Saturday 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Sunday 12:00 pm–5:00 pm

Are pets allowed?

Yes. Pets are allowed at University Plaza Apartments. Call us today for info on moving here with your pet.

Are there any rent specials?

The current rent special at University Plaza Apartments is: Waived Fees: Use code UPSPECIAL to waive all application fees! ;.

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Active Lifestyle 3.2

    From fitness centers to pools to putting greens, Active Lifestyle apartments feature local listings with the most amenities that support an always active lifestyle.

    Rating Factors

    This 3.2-star Active Lifestyle rating is based on the following features:

    • Volleyball Courts
    • Swimming Pool(s)
    • Fitness Center
    • Tanning Salon
    • Storage Spaces
  • Student Living 3.2

    Rentals that are highly rated for the Student Living Lifestyle rating have top features and amenities that benefit students and others who enjoy living the student lifestyle.

    Rating Factors

    This 3.2-star Student Living rating is based on the following features:

    • Individual Locking Bedrooms
    • Shuttle To Campus
    • Roommate Matching
    • Study Lounge
    • Multi-Use Room
    • Tanning Salon
    • Fitness Center
    • Volleyball Courts
    • Swimming Pool(s)
    • Storage Spaces
    • Laundry Facilities
    • Clubhouse
    • Lounge
    • High Speed Internet Access
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Renters Reviews and Ratings

4.7
9 Renters Reviews
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  • Do not live here they write fake reviews

    August 24, 2024
    Overpriced and disgusting place to live with dishonest staff.
    • Property Manager Responded

      October 4, 2024
      Hello, we are disappointed to see your low star rating. If you could provide more information to us, we would be more than happy to try and make this situation better. We would like the opportunity to find out how we can better assist you in the future. If you are willing, please contact us (815) 768-3554.
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Misguided, Bad Information

    August 22, 2024
    Drove here after submitting a tour require while also confirming that move in would be possible this week. Discover that move in isn’t until the next year as they are fully booked, never told me this before the tour. Their phone line also doesn’t even connect to someone, just tells you an agent will leave a message. The agent i spoke to early has also ghosted me when I confronted them regarding the bad information. Avoid this place if this is how they treat potential tenants.
    • Property Manager Responded

      September 9, 2024
      Hello, thank you for leaving us feedback. We are disappointed to hear that your experience was not a positive one. We hope to be of service to you again in the future. Best wishes, University Plaza Apartments
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Would be a fantastic place to live, except for the staff

    September 28, 2021
    Completely horrible customer service and assistance. Prior to ending my time living with them I inquired about whether I would be charged a re-letting fee due to the fact that I would be ending my lease before my renewal started. I spoke with the manager and two other workers at the location who confirmed that since I was ending my lease before my renewal began, so long as I secured another renter they would waive the reletting fee. This was confirmed by multiple people at multiple ...
    points. Following my move out, a month later I was sent a bill for reletting. I contacted and was told it was an error and it would be fixed soon. I was then emailed again and told I'd be sent to collections if the fee wasn't paid. I reached out again and they responded, we made a mistake, you are going to be charged it. So their admitted mistake on the corporate side not communicating that we had discussed and I agreed to move out a month early so that they could rent to a new tenant earlier meant nothing. I spoke with management again and they stated I could either pay or they'll send it to collections. Absolutely abhorrent behavior from management to make agreements and then not uphold them once corporate gets wind that they could make extra money by just saying, oh sorry they made a mistake. Avoid University Plaza in DeKalb, IL at all costs. Capstone acquired while I was a resident and while initially, when Christina was managing it, it was fantastic and would have gotten a 5 star review. It has since become a terrible experience while living there (closing amenities constantly, elevators never working) and now the final straw is them charging a reletting fee which their own managers stated I wouldn't be charged so long as I moved out early. The other reviews are right, they find ways to makeup fees.
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    Review from Apartments.com
  • Management doesn't know what they're doing

    August 19, 2021
    Had my roommate switched a week before move in and he was bringing cats EVEN THOUGH I had under preferences that I did not want to live with cats due to being allergic to them. I called the front desk and they told me I would need a doctors note to get out of the room even though it was their mess up. Picked a B4 apartment because I wanted more space however the apartment looks identical to a B1. There is no extra space at all and when I confronted management about it they said there was nothing ...
    they could do and that I shouldn't have gone off of the picture they had on their website. And when I moved in the shower had mold in it. Overall the apartment is nice because it is close to NIU however the management here is terrible.
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    Review from Apartments.com
  • Beautiful

    April 4, 2020
    What you see is what you get. Just a wonderful building.
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Great place to live!

    September 23, 2019
    UP is a fantastic place to live. Austin helped with whatever I needed and made the move in process great. I would suggest living at UP to anyone who asked. The apartment offers several amenities and utilities are included within rent making it easy for the renter.
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Mold and unsafe!

    April 10, 2017
    I wouldn't even give it one star but it made me select a rating. Overpriced and huge mold problem was fixed(problem not solved, just sprayed with bleach) and returned quickly after. Heating was stuck at near 100 degrees on top of other issues that were fixed. Moved out and refused remainer of rent, for my own health, and now they sent me to collections. Also, not a safe neighborhood. My dad almost got jumped in parking lot when he was moving me out. Cops were called
    Review from Apartments.com
  • NEVER EVER LIVE HERE! Run!

    November 2, 2016
    If I could give any person searching for an apartment a piece of advice it would be to NEVER live here. I lived here for two years, during the transition into apartments, and the change made it worse. Ever hear the phrase, "You can paint the pig but it is still a swine?" That PERFECTLY sums up University Plaza. Possibly worst of all is the awful staff. I have never met such rude, ungrateful employees. They treat the tenants like garbage, and the cooperate office supports it. (The cooperate office ...
    has another property at SIU and friends there have dealt with identical issues.) Between mold, strangers lurking the halls, people fighting in the hallway, the staff telling you you're bothering them when they need to tend to an issue at night (which they get PAID to deal with and get discounted rent to be there for the issues), I cannot stress enough how grateful I am to be out of there.
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    Review from Apartments.com
  • Fantastic place!

    September 22, 2015
    I have a one bed one bath apartment. The apartment is slightly off campus but very commutable. Rent includes utilities, a workout facility, and a pool.
    Review from Apartments.com

Nearby Schools

De Kalb High School

Dekalb Community Unit School District 428
501 West Dresser Road
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2083 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.2 miles away
3/10

Founders Elementary School

Dekalb Community Unit School District 428
821 South 7th Street
Public School - Grades K-5 (556 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.6 miles away
4/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from University Plaza Apartments.

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens
100 W Lincoln Hwy
3 minute drive / 1.04 miles away
Autozone
1530 Sycamore Rd
5 minute drive / 1.83 miles away
Kohl's
2058-2068 Sycamore Rd
5 minute drive / 2.39 miles away

Colleges and Universities

1425 W. Lincoln Hwy.
1 minute drive / 0.39 miles away

Groceries

Jewel-Osco
1320 Sycamore Rd
5 minute drive / 1.72 miles away
Meijer
401-491 Puri Pky
9 minute drive / 4.29 miles away

Hospitals

1 Kish Hospital Drive
6 minute drive / 2.88 miles away

Shopping Centers

818 W Lincoln Hwy
1 minute drive / 0.65 miles away
975 S Annie Glidden Rd
4 minute drive / 1.42 miles away
1500 Sycamore Rd
5 minute drive / 1.81 miles away

University Plaza Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 2.0 miles.

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Dekalb Studio Apartments $774$559$1,400
Dekalb 1 Bedroom Apartments $923$550$1,677
Dekalb 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,076$725$1,800
Dekalb 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,261$930$1,500
Dekalb 4 Bedroom Apartments $1,463$1,190$2,010

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