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Rental Market Trends in Decatur, IL

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Decatur, IL is $725/month.

Rent in Decatur is 56% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$725/month

Average Rent

630 Sq Ft

Average Size

+3%

Change / Year

87

Available Apartments

Decatur rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Decatur average $562 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Decatur average $725 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Decatur average $903 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Decatur average $1,172 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$562/month
436 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$725/month
630 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$903/month
894 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,172/month
1,246 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,009/month
640 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,278/month
971 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Decatur, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3%, which averages out to $22 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Decatur, IL

September 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Decatur, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
20% Below $700/month
75% $700 - $1,000/month
5% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Decatur, IL?

Because the average rent in Decatur is $725, you’ll want to make about $2,416 per month or $28,992 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Decatur, IL is 19.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Decatur is 49.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $562 - $1,172. You can expect to pay 2.3% less for groceries, 5.6% more for utilities, and 5.7% less for transportation.

City

Decatur, IL

87 Available Apartments for Rent

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Woodcrest Apartment Homes

Woodcrest Apartment Homes

3903 Camelot Circle,
Decatur, IL 62526

Studio - 2 Beds | $647 - $1,100

Prairie Hills

Prairie Hills

300 W Mound Rd,
Decatur, IL 62526

1-2 Beds | $765 - $1,025

Decatur Flats Apartments

Decatur Flats Apartments

552 S Church St,
Decatur, IL 62522

2 Beds | $799

RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW

RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW

1035 S Main St,
Decatur, IL 62521

1-2 Beds | $703 - $995

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Decatur?

The average rent in Decatur is $725 per month, which is 56.5% lower than the national average of $1,665.

What is the average rent for a house in Decatur?

The average rent for a house in Decatur, IL is $1,278 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Decatur?

Rents in Decatur, IL are increasing, with prices up 3.0% year-over-year and $22 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Decatur?

In Decatur, IL, 75% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Illinois Decatur Rental Trends

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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