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

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829 Greenbrier
Studio Apartments

829 Greenbrier

829 Greenbrier RdDekalb, IL 60115
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917 Edgebrook Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

917 Edgebrook Dr

917 Edgebrook DrDekalb, IL 60115
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Waterman Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waterman Gardens

215 E Duffy RdWaterman, IL 60556
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Sycamore Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore Manor

849 Dekalb AveSycamore, IL 60178
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Somonauk Garden
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Somonauk Garden

405 W Lasalle StSomonauk, IL 60552
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Husky Ridge Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Husky Ridge Apartments

837 W Hillcrest DrDekalb, IL 60115
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Sycamore Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore Meadows

1701 Longwood DrSycamore, IL 60178
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Malta Manor II
2 Bedroom Apartments

Malta Manor II

200 N 2nd StMalta, IL 60150
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Russell Road
3 Bedroom Apartments

Russell Road

822-828 Russell RdDekalb, IL 60115
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Star Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Star Apartments

623-801 Lucinda AveDekalb, IL 60115
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James Court Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

James Court Apartments

2510 N 1st StDekalb, IL 60115
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Hall Street Lofts
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hall Street Lofts

413 E Hall StSandwich, IL 60548
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Amber ManorStudio One BathroomStudio,1BA$609
University Heights ApartmentsStStudio,1BA$699
The Terraces at DekalbRussell Road StudioStudio,1BA$725
New Suburban ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Varsity Square Apartments1 Bedroom without dining room1BR,1BA$845
Ashbury Court2B2BR,1BA$975
Lincolnshire West1bu1BR,1BA$1,035
Meadowlark Townhomes2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,090
Anthos at DeKalb886 Regent Drive2BR,2BA$1,115
Barrington Plaza RealtyBarrington Plaza Realty2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mason Townhouse Suites4 TH4BR,3BA$0.91
Barrington Plaza RealtyBarrington Plaza Realty..5BR,2BA$0.98
St. Albans Greens Townhouses and Apartments2 Bedrooom TH NEW2BR,2BA$1.33
Colonial Apartments3 TH3BR,1.5BA$1.09
Eco Park33BR,2BA$1.28
Meadowlark Townhomes2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.20
Anthos at DeKalb886 Regent Drive2BR,2BA$1.24
Ashbury Court2B2BR,1BA$1.18
Lincolnshire West1gu1BR,1BA$1.57
University Heights ApartmentsStStudio ,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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