$950
/ Month
227 W Locust St
DeKalb, IL 60115
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847-308-5613
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Bedrooms
Studio
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
700 sq ft
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Available
Available Jun 1
227 W Locust St
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About This Home
12 Month Lease
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Available Jun 1
SUPER COZY,CLEAN,AND WELL-MAINTAINED ONE-BEDROOM RENTAL!! Great opportunity to rent this adorable basement unit! Spacious living and dining area with a large closet,perfect for extra storage. Good-sized bedroom with convenient in-unit laundry! Cute kitchen offers plenty of cabinet space,and the nicely updated bathroom adds a modern touch. Tenant pays all utilities. Fantastic location within walking distance to downtown DeKalb,Northern Illinois University,shopping,restaurants,and so much more! Hurry and schedule your showing today! **Room measurements are estimated** MLS# MRD12648349 Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of [see last changed date above]. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website. Prices displayed on all Sold listings are the Last Known Listing Price and may not be the actual selling price.
227 W Locust St is a house located in DeKalb County and the 60115 ZIP Code.
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
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Street Parking
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Details
Lease Options
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12 Months
House Features
- Washer/Dryer
- Refrigerator
Contact
- Listed by Kate Roth | Suburban Life Realty,Ltd
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Location
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DeKalb earned the nickname "Barb City" long before Northern Illinois University reshaped its identity, and today those two chapters coexist in a compact, walkable city about 65 miles west of Chicago. Founded in 1856, the city made its mark as the birthplace of commercial barbed wire, and that agricultural heritage still threads through local culture alongside the academic energy NIU brings to campus and downtown alike. Northern Illinois University, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, and Meta's data center are major employment anchors, giving the city an economic foundation that extends well beyond its college-town reputation.
Life here spreads across several distinct pockets: the Downtown Lincoln Highway corridor draws those who want live performances at the 1929-era Egyptian Theatre and quick access to independent shops, while the Ellwood Historic District offers tree-lined streets and stately architecture.
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Amenities
- Washer/Dryer
- Refrigerator
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 31 min | 21.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 47 min | 33.9 mi |
227 W Locust St is within 12 minutes or 0.7 mile from Northern Illinois University. It is also near Kishwaukee College and Waubonsee C.C., Sugar Grove.
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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227 W Locust St
DeKalb, IL 60115