Cornerstone Dekalb Apartments
124 E Lincoln Hwy,
Dekalb, IL 60115
$1,450
1 Bed
Rental Market Trends in Dekalb, IL
What is the average rent in Dekalb, IL?
$894/month
Average Rent
525 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Dekalb, IL is $894 per month. This is 45% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Dekalb more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Dekalb, you can expect to pay about $801 per month for a studio, $894 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,123 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,240 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Dekalb, IL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.3%, which averages out to $30 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Dekalb, IL
Last Updated March 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
9%
Below $700/month
44%
$700 - $1,000/month
42%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
4%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dekalb?
Based on current rent prices, DeKalb is the most affordable neighborhood in Dekalb.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dekalb?
Based on current rent prices, DeKalb is the most expensive neighborhood in Dekalb.
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Which Dekalb neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Dekalb with the most apartments available is DeKalb .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dekalb, IL?
Because the average rent in Dekalb is $894, you’ll want to make about $2,980 per month or $35,760 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.
How does Dekalb, IL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Dekalb, IL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,350/month
$1,350/month
Two Bedroom
$1,534/month
$1,534/month
Three Bedroom
$1,921/month
$1,921/month
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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 February 2026.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.