
Cheap Apartments for Rent in DeKalb County, IL from $400 (30 Rentals)
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High Meadows Apartments

916 Greenbrier Rd

University Village Apartments

The Terraces at Dekalb on Ridge Drive

522 College Ave

University Heights Apartments

The Terraces at Dekalb

1117 S Cross St

Colonial Apartments

The Terraces at Dekalb on Hillcrest Drive

New Suburban Apartments
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 | $751 | $569 | $1,400 |
DeKalb County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $937 | $550 | $1,450 |
DeKalb County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,118 | $725 | $1,800 |
DeKalb County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,283 | $930 | $1,500 |
DeKalb County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,514 | $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 Amber Manor in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood priced from $609. University Heights Apartments in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. 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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Amber Manor | Studio One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $609 |
University Heights Apartments | St | Studio,1BA | $699 |
The Terraces at Dekalb | Russell Road Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
New Suburban Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Varsity Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom without dining room | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Ashbury Court | 2B | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
Lincolnshire West | 1bu | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
Meadowlark Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,090 |
Anthos at DeKalb | 886 Regent Drive | 2BR,2BA | $1,115 |
Barrington Plaza Realty | Barrington Plaza Realty | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in DeKalb County, IL
As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the DeKalb County area is the $0.91 price per square foot 4 TH Model at Mason Townhouse Suites in the in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood starting from $2,010. The second greatest value DeKalb County apartment is the Barrington Plaza Realty.. Model at Barrington Plaza Realty starting at $1,650 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Devonaire Farms 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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Mason Townhouse Suites | 4 TH | 4BR,3BA | $0.91 |
Barrington Plaza Realty | Barrington Plaza Realty.. | 5BR,2BA | $0.98 |
St. Albans Greens Townhouses and Apartments | 2 Bedrooom TH NEW | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Colonial Apartments | 3 TH | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.09 |
Eco Park | 3 | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
Meadowlark Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Anthos at DeKalb | 886 Regent Drive | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
Ashbury Court | 2B | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Lincolnshire West | 1gu | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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 $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in DeKalb County?
The cheapest apartment in DeKalb County is Varsity Square Apartments which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in DeKalb County costs $2,270.
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 1,076 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 $201 which is $2,069 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in DeKalb County.
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