Dekalb IL Cheap Apartments For Rent

48 rentals available

NIU Student Housing | 305-328 Augusta Ave, Dekalb, IL
$400+ 1 bd

223 days ago5 available units
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$400+1 bd
$1,100+2 bd
Oak Street, 118-126 Oak St, Dekalb, IL 60115
$650+/mo
1 bd
1 ba
514 sqft
- Apartment for rent
63 days ago
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421 N 3rd St, Dekalb, IL 60115
$700/mo
1 bd
1 ba
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67 days agoApply instantly
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Suburban Apartments and Estates | 1400 Twombly Rd, Dekalb, IL
$800+ Studio

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$800+Studio
$900+1 bd
$1,000+2 bd
$1,500+3 bd
304 Sycamore Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115
$885/mo
2 bds
1 ba
800 sqft
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9 days agoApply instantly
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Kimberly Apartments, 820 Kimberly Dr #0, Dekalb, IL 60115
$895/mo
2 bds
1 ba
950 sqft
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Hunter Star Properties | 801 Lucinda Ave, Dekalb, IL
$940+ 1 bd

6 available units
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$940+1 bd
$1,100+2 bd
$1,925+5 bd
$2,200+6 bd+
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Carlson, 417-427 N 2nd St, Dekalb, IL 60115
$950+/mo
2 bds
1 ba
1,000 sqft
- Apartment for rent
474 days ago
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517 S 5th St #2, Dekalb, IL 60115
$950/mo
1 bd
1 ba
-- sqft
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4 days agoApply instantly
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CHEAP APARTMENTS IN DEKALB IL

Looking for a cheap apartment in Dekalb IL? Act quickly; affordable apartments in Dekalb IL exist but don’t stay on the market for long.

When shopping for a cheap apartment, it’s important to establish your list of must-have features before beginning. Stay flexible during the rental shopping process as you may have to sacrifice certain amenities to meet your budget. You could find an apartment that fits your budget, but it might lack square footage. Or you might find an apartment in the perfect neighborhood, but may have to buy all of your appliances. Stay open-minded. Reflect on the features that matter most to compromise on an apartment without overspending.

FINDING A CHEAP APARTMENT IN DEKALB IL

Hunting for a cheap apartment off-season may increase your chances to land a lease. Try to look for a new apartment in the winter months: December, January or February. You can find better deals on your unit in winter because supply is typically greater than demand and landlords advertise reduced rate apartment contracts to attract renters. As a renter in the off-season, you may be able to negotiate with your landlord and cut a deal. Landlords might offer to waive your monthly parking, provide a storage unit at no cost or include all your utilities in the monthly rent.

Cheap apartments tend to be more competitive because no one wants to spend more than they have to on rent. Do your homework, prepare all the paperwork before going to the showings and be sure to make a professional first impression.

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