Dekalb, IL rental market
Last updated September 25, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Dekalb, IL is $1,175.
$1,175
+$80
+$200
49
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $400 to $3,400.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 8 |
| $500 | 3 |
| $600 | 4 |
| $700 | 3 |
| $800 | 4 |
| $900 | 5 |
| $1,000 | 2 |
| $1,100 | 3 |
| $1,200 | 8 |
| $1,300 | 3 |
| $1,400 | 4 |
| $1,500 | 7 |
| $1,600 | 8 |
| $1,700 | 1 |
| $1,800 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 1 |
| $3,300 | 1 |
| $3,400+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $200 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,065 | $725 |
| Feb | $1,065 | $1,100 |
| Mar | $1,100 | $1,000 |
| Apr | $1,082 | $1,050 |
| May | $1,050 | $1,044 |
| Jun | $1,050 | $1,085 |
| Jul | $1,050 | $1,100 |
| Aug | $1,050 | $1,135 |
| Sep | $1,095 | $1,100 |
| Oct | $975 | No data |
| Nov | $995 | No data |
| Dec | $1,050 | No data |
Market temperature
The Dekalb, IL rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Dekalb, IL is 43% lower than the national average.
$1,175
$2,050
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Dekalb, IL?
The average rent in Dekalb, IL is $1,175.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Dekalb, IL?
Houses in Dekalb, IL rent between $400 - $3,400 with an average rent of $1,175.
3. How has the rent in Dekalb, IL changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Dekalb, IL increased by $200
4. How much has the rent in Dekalb, IL increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Dekalb, IL increased by $80
5. How many available rentals are there in Dekalb, IL?
There are currently 49 rentals available in Dekalb, IL.
6. How do rent prices in Dekalb, IL compare with the national average?
The average rent in Dekalb, IL is $1,175 — 42.68% lower the national average of $2,050.