230 Augusta Ave
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in DeKalb County, IL from $400 (28 Rentals)
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from $575Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
High Meadows Apartments
1400 W Lincoln HwyDekalb, IL 60115
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University Village Apartments
722 N Annie Glidden RdDekalb, IL 60115
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from $699Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
University Heights Apartments
1110 Varsity BlvdDekalb, IL 60115
920 Greenbrier Rd
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The Terraces at Dekalb
1100 W Lincoln HwyDekalb, IL 60115
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1117 S Cross St
SycamoreIL60178
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from $795Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 15
Colonial Apartments
1004-1010 W Lincoln HwyDekalb, IL 60115
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New Suburban Apartments
1400 Twombly RdDekalb, IL 60115
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Terraces at Dekalb on Greenbrier Road
914 Greenbrier RdDekalb, IL 60115
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DeKalb County, IL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in DeKalb County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| DeKalb County Studio Apartments | $794 | $569 | $1,400 |
| DeKalb County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $915 | $550 | $1,450 |
| DeKalb County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,144 | $725 | $1,900 |
| DeKalb County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,257 | $930 | $1,500 |
| DeKalb County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,443 | $1,040 | $2,010 |
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Cheapest Available DeKalb County Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in DeKalb County, IL is a Studio unit found at University Heights Apartments in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood priced from $699. The Terraces at Dekalb in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable DeKalb County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| University Heights Apartments | St | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| The Terraces at Dekalb | Russell Road Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| The Terraces at Dekalb on Russell Road | Russell Road Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| New Suburban Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| The Terraces at Dekalb on Ridge Drive | Ridge Drive 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Varsity Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom without dining room | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Amber Manor | 2 Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $909 |
| Ashbury Court | 2B | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
| The Terraces at Dekalb on Greenbrier Road | Greenbrier Road 3 Bed | 3BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Lincolnshire West | 1bu | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in DeKalb County, IL
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the DeKalb County area is the $0.98 price per square foot Barrington Plaza Realty.. Model at Barrington Plaza Realty in the in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value DeKalb County apartment is the 2 Bedrooom TH NEW Model at St. Albans Greens Townhouses and Apartments starting at $1,500 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Reston Ponds neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for DeKalb County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Barrington Plaza Realty | Barrington Plaza Realty.. | 5BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| St. Albans Greens Townhouses and Apartments | 2 Bedrooom TH NEW | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Amber Manor | 2 Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Eco Park | 3 | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| 413 E Hall St, Unit 307 | 413 E Hall St | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Cornerstone Dekalb Apartments | 1 BD | 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Anthos at DeKalb | 886 Regent Drive | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Ashbury Court | 2B | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Lincolnshire West | 1bu | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| University Heights Apartments | St | Studio ,1BA | $1.61 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap DeKalb County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in DeKalb County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in DeKalb County is under $1,035.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in DeKalb County?
The cheapest apartment in DeKalb County is The Terraces at Dekalb on Ridge Drive which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in DeKalb County costs $1,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in DeKalb County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 13 regular apartments in DeKalb County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in DeKalb County?
Cheap apartments in DeKalb County have an average cost of $184 which is $1,466 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in DeKalb County.
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