Cornerstone Dekalb Apartments
124 E Lincoln Hwy,
Dekalb, IL 60115
$1,450
1 Bed
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL
Northern Illinois University - Dekalb, IL
Area Guide
Show your Husky pride in your cardinal and black
NIU
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Northern Illinois
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Huskies
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Public
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Close-knit
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Historic
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Charming
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Chartered in 1895, Northern Illinois University focuses on the future of its students, offering a wide variety of academic programs and plenty of opportunities for hands-on learning. Northern Illinois’ nationally ranked, high-quality education provides students with tools for success, so they may be learning today and leading tomorrow.
NIU’s main campus is located in the small town of DeKalb, where the bulk of apartments, townhomes, and single-family houses available for rent cater to the needs of the NIU community. Commuters enjoy NIU’s convenience to I-88 and the Route 23 commercial corridor.
Home to the Northern Illinois Huskies, which compete in the NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference, NIU grants students the chance to participate in intramural sports. An array of on-campus cultural activities, from concerts to art exhibitions to plays, in addition to more than 200 student organizations provide a range of activities and events to satisfy every interest. Should you tire of DeKalb’s charming downtown area, cities such as Chicago, Milwaukee, Cedar Rapids, Indianapolis, and Saint Louis are all within a four-hour drive from NIU.
Rent Trends
As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in DeKalb, IL is $787 for a studio, $861 for one bedroom, $1,085 for two bedrooms, and $1,194 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in DeKalb has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
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Studio
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304 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$787/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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451 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$861/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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741 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,085/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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956 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,194/month
Average Rent
Transportation
45
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
28
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
58
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
319 Students
Public
Grades K-5
556 Students
Public
Grades K-5
356 Students
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
342 Students
Public
Grades K-5
309 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
934 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
615 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,083 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- NIU Observatory
- Midwest Museum of Natural History
Airports
- Chicago/Rockford International
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