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Monthly Rent
$690 - $956
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Bedrooms
Studio - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
460 - 1,200 sq ft
Located on the beautiful Lake Decatur next to Scovill Zoo, Timber Cove Apartments is the premier apartment community in Decatur. Community features include a Junior Olympic-sized pool, an oversized playground, peaceful walking grounds, views of Lake Decatur, and controlled entry doors to every building. Our Decatur apartments are also pet friendly and offer a dog park for our furry residents.
Highlights
- Top Rated by Renters
- Pool
- Walk-In Closets
- Sundeck
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Grill
- Property Manager on Site
- Business Center
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 03-103price $690square feet 460availibility Oct 9
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Unit 03-104price $690square feet 460availibility Oct 14
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Unit 03-203price $690square feet 460availibility Oct 21
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Unit 07-108price $790square feet 700availibility Sep 5
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Unit 07-110price $890square feet 700availibility Sep 7
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Unit 07-207price $790square feet 700availibility Sep 11
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Unit 03-222price $956square feet 1,200availibility Oct 5
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Unit 37-106price $925square feet 900availibility Nov 5
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Unit 03-103price $690square feet 460availibility Oct 9
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Unit 03-104price $690square feet 460availibility Oct 14
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Unit 03-203price $690square feet 460availibility Oct 21
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Unit 07-108price $790square feet 700availibility Sep 5
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Unit 07-110price $890square feet 700availibility Sep 7
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Unit 07-207price $790square feet 700availibility Sep 11
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Unit 03-222price $956square feet 1,200availibility Oct 5
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Unit 37-106price $925square feet 900availibility Nov 5
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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Utilities & Essentials
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Studio water feeCharged per unit.$45 / mo
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1 bed water feeCharged per unit.$55 / mo
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2 bedroom water feeCharged per unit.$65 / mo
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Utility FeeVaries by unit
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One-Time Basics
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Due at Application
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Holding feeCharged per unit.$100
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Hold FeeCharged per unit.$100
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Application feeCharged per applicant.$40
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Application Fee Per ApplicantCharged per applicant.$50
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Due at Move-In
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Administrative FeeCharged per unit.$100
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Admin feeCharged per unit.$100
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Security DepositMinimum Deposit Charged per unit.$500
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Due at Application
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Monthly Pet RentMax of 2. Max of 2 pets. Charged per pet.$25 / mo
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Surface LotOpen parking.
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Short Term LeaseCharged per unit.$50 / mo
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Unauthorized Pet Fee$100 / occurrence
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Additional DepositBased on screening results; includes minimum deposit. Charged per unit.200% of base rent
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Month to Month Flat FeeCharged per unit.$250 / mo
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Late FeeCharged per unit.$50 / occurrence
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Renters Insurance Non ComplianceCharged if Renters Insurance is cancelled. Charged per unit.$50 / occurrence
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Renters Insurance Waiver FeeWithout proof of insurance Charged per unit.$12 / mo
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NSF Tenant FeeCharged per unit.$25 / occurrence
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Pet Lease ViolationNot picking up pet waste. Charged per unit.$50 / occurrence
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Lease Buyout Fee200% of rent; 60 day notice is required. Charged per unit.200% of base rent / occurrence
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Lease Options
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12 mo
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Short term lease
Property Information
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Built in 1965
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270 units/2 stories
About Timber Cove
Located on the beautiful Lake Decatur next to Scovill Zoo, Timber Cove Apartments is the premier apartment community in Decatur. Community features include a Junior Olympic-sized pool, an oversized playground, peaceful walking grounds, views of Lake Decatur, and controlled entry doors to every building. Our Decatur apartments are also pet friendly and offer a dog park for our furry residents.
Timber Cove is an apartment community located in Macon County and the 62521 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Decatur School District 61 attendance zone.
Unique Features
- All Electric Appliances
- BBQ/Picnic Area
- Breakfast Bars in All Units
- Central Air Conditioning and Heating
- Controlled Entry
- Eight Foot Ceilings
- Expansive Windows
- Flex Rent Payments
- Garbage Disposal In Select Units
- Garden Level
- Lake Views Available
- Linen Closets
- Outdoor Pool with Sundeck
- Peaceful Picnic Areas
- Preferred Employer Discounts Available
- Separate Dining Areas
- Smart Card Laundry System
- Sparage Space Available In Select Units
- Storage Units in select Homes
- Utility Package 1 Bed - $60/month
- Utility Package 2 Bed - $65/month
- Utility Package Studio - $55/month
- Walk In Closets In Select Homes
Community Amenities
Pool
Laundry Facilities
Playground
Business Center
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Business Center
- Lounge
- Walk-Up
- Pool
- Playground
- Sundeck
- Grill
- Picnic Area
- Dog Park
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Walk-In Closets
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Storage Space
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Oven
- Range
- Walk-In Closets
- Window Coverings
Decatur is central Illinois' lakeside city where an honest, affordable lifestyle meets genuine small-town character. The 2,800-acre Lake Decatur anchors daily life here, giving residents easy access to waterfront recreation, scenic parks, and a calendar packed with outdoor events. Merchant Street's string-lit downtown block and the surrounding neighborhoods offer dining and shopping, while Interstate 72 connects the city to Springfield, Bloomington-Normal, and Champaign, each about an hour away. Popular areas like the historic West End and the lakefront South Shores neighborhood each carry their own personality and appeal.
The rental market leans heavily toward traditional apartment communities, single-family homes, and townhomes, with West End bungalows and brick houses built in the 1920s and 1930s reflecting real architectural character.
Learn more about living in Decatur- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Business Center
- Lounge
- Walk-Up
- Sundeck
- Grill
- Picnic Area
- Dog Park
- Pool
- Playground
- All Electric Appliances
- BBQ/Picnic Area
- Breakfast Bars in All Units
- Central Air Conditioning and Heating
- Controlled Entry
- Eight Foot Ceilings
- Expansive Windows
- Flex Rent Payments
- Garbage Disposal In Select Units
- Garden Level
- Lake Views Available
- Linen Closets
- Outdoor Pool with Sundeck
- Peaceful Picnic Areas
- Preferred Employer Discounts Available
- Separate Dining Areas
- Smart Card Laundry System
- Sparage Space Available In Select Units
- Storage Units in select Homes
- Utility Package 1 Bed - $60/month
- Utility Package 2 Bed - $65/month
- Utility Package Studio - $55/month
- Walk In Closets In Select Homes
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Storage Space
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Oven
- Range
- Walk-In Closets
- Window Coverings
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
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| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 7.2 mi |
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Timber Cove Photos
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Timber Cove
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Corporate - Kitchen
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Regatta - Kitchen
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Whitehall - Bathroom
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Whitehall - Second Bedroom
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Yawl - Bedroom
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Yawl - Dining Room
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Yawl - Dining Room
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Yawl - Kitchen
Models
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Studio
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The Regatt
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1 Bedroom
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The Yawl
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2 Bedrooms
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The Whitehall
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While Timber Cove does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Parking is available at Timber Cove. Contact this property for details.
Timber Cove has studios to two-bedrooms with rent ranges from $690/mo. to $956/mo.
Yes, Timber Cove welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $690 for a studio, you would need to earn about $27,600 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
Timber Cove is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.
While Timber Cove does not offer Matterport 3D tours, renters can request a tour directly through our online platform.
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