Dekalb, IL rental market
What is the average rent in Dekalb, IL?
Last updated August 5, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Dekalb, IL is $1,250.
Average rent
$1,250
Month-over-month change
+$150
Year-over-year change
+$100
Available rentals
49
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $500 to $2,900.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 1 |
| $500 | 1 |
| $600 | 2 |
| $700 | 1 |
| $800 | 2 |
| $900 | 7 |
| $1,000 | 4 |
| $1,100 | 6 |
| $1,200 | 8 |
| $1,300 | 6 |
| $1,500 | 3 |
| $1,600 | 3 |
| $1,700 | 4 |
| $1,800 | 6 |
| $1,900 | 1 |
| $2,000 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $2,400 | 1 |
| $2,500 | 1 |
| $2,600 | 1 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $2,900+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $100 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $725 | $1,250 |
| Feb | $1,100 | $1,295 |
| Mar | $1,000 | $1,150 |
| Apr | $1,050 | $1,100 |
| May | $1,044 | $1,095 |
| Jun | $1,085 | $1,100 |
| Jul | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Aug | $1,135 | $1,295 |
| Sep | $1,100 | No data |
| Oct | $1,200 | No data |
| Nov | $1,100 | No data |
| Dec | $1,195 | 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.
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Rent in Dekalb, IL is 38% lower than the national average.
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