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920 S Maffit St
$995
920 South Maffit Street, Decatur, IL 62521
(714) 406-2012
1 unit available
3 bed
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Patio / balcony and Pet friendly
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915 West Main Street
$1,750
915 West Main Street, Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 888-0745
1 unit available
5 bed
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W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Air conditioning, Extra storage, Range + more
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1512 North Walnut Grove Avenue
$875
1512 North Walnut Grove Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526
(307) 396-6257
1 unit available
2 bed
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1536 E Decatur Street
$750
1536 East Decatur Street, Decatur, IL 62521
(307) 396-6257
1 unit available
1 bed
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223 South Edward Street - 2 1 Bed
1 Bed • 1 Bath • 748 sqft
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1536 E Decatur Street 1 Bed
1 Bed • 1 Bath
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1 bed , 1 bath Apartment within Duplex Unit #1
1 Bed • 1 Bath
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1307 S Jasper St 2 Bed
2 Beds • 1 Bath
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1512 North Walnut Grove Avenue 2 Bed
2 Beds • 1 Bath • 884 sqft
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1307 S Jasper St
$875
1307 South Jasper Street, Decatur, IL 62521
(864) 985-2946
1 unit available
2 bed
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In unit laundry, Parking, and Air conditioning
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1650 N Maple---3 bed/ 1 bath
$1,070
1650 North Maple Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 498-8500
1 unit available
3 bed
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Garage and Extra storage
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1590 W. Waggoner-- 2 bed, 1 bath
$1,250
1590 West Waggoner Street, Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 498-8500
1 unit available
2 bed
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W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Garage, Range, and Refrigerator
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1 bed , 1 bath Apartment within Duplex
$775
1527 North Main Street, Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 498-8500
1 unit available
1 bed
Amenities
Patio / balcony
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1505 N. Monroe St
$965
1505 North Monroe Street, Decatur, IL 62526
(301) 465-1011
1 unit available
6 bed
Amenities
Hardwood floors, Dogs allowed, Garage, Recently renovated, and Air conditioning
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751 S Miller Court
$1,400
751 South Miller Court, Decatur, IL 62521
(520) 334-0989
1 unit available
2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Pet friendly, Garage, Air conditioning, Microwave, and Furnished
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1980 West Forest Avenue 4 Bed
4 Beds • 2 Baths • 1656 sqft
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1076 West Main Street - 1 5 Bed
5 Beds • 2 Baths
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51 Larry Drive 4 Bed
4 Beds • 2 Baths • 1472 sqft
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915 West Main Street 5 Bed
5 Beds • 2 Baths • 2480 sqft
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9 Glenview Drive 3 Bed
3 Beds • 2 Baths • 1423 sqft
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848 West William Street
$1,000
848 West William Street, Decatur, IL 62522
(312) 868-1699
1 unit available
3 bed
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Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, and Air conditioning
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Lake Views! 1 Bedroom, 1 bath
$975
3602 East Bering Street, Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 498-8500
1 unit available
1 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, Garage, and Some paid utils
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1980 West Forest Avenue
$2,100
1980 West Forest Avenue, Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 888-0745
1 unit available
4 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Recently renovated + more
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2525 East Garfield Avenue
$1,500
2525 East Garfield Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526
(714) 406-2012
1 unit available
2 bed
Amenities
Patio / balcony and Pet friendly
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223 South Edward Street - 2
$550
223 South Edward Street, Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 888-0745
1 unit available
1 bed
Amenities
Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Air conditioning, Fireplace, Range, and Oven
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603 West William Street - 1
$1,100
603 West William Street, Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 429-5218
1 unit available
2 bed
Amenities
All utils included, Range, Oven, and Refrigerator
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Searching for an apartment for rent in Decatur, IL? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 19 available rental units listed on Apartment List in Decatur. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!

The average rent in Decatur is Ask for a studio, $775 for a one-bedroom apartment, and Ask for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

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In Decatur, the average rent is + for a studio, $775+ for a 1-bedroom, + for a 2-bedroom, and $1,000+ for a 3-bedroom.*

*Based on base prices that don’t include fees

You can use the pet-friendly filter to find apartments that allow pets.

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You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Decatur. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include Illinois Wesleyan University.

Greetings, future Land of Lincoln leasers, and welcome to your virtual apartment hunting headquarters! Situated in central Illinois on the banks of the Sangamon River, Decatur, also known as the “Soybean Capital of the World,” features some of the Midwest’s most attractive rental properties. Whether you’re in the market for a cozy studio for one or a spacious multi-BR apartment, we’re confident we can find the perfect apartment for you. So without further adieu, let’s take a sneak peek at your future hometown before scouring the web for your dream dwellings…

Not Just “Fly Over Country”

Believe it or not, there’s actually more going on in the sprawling terrain between Chicago and St. Louis than dairy farming and cow tipping. Decatur, located three hours southwest of the former city and two hours northeast of the latter, has a metropolitan population of more than 100,000 and boasts a surprisingly booming economy. Factor in a refurbished downtown area, and a variety of cultural and historic attractions, and Decatur is clearly more than a blink-of-an-eye Midwestern cow town.

‘Hood Hunting Tips

Unlike some “small” towns whose neighborhoods essentially mirror each other, Decatur looks and feels much different in various areas (so be sure to spend plenty of time in a neighborhood, gauging its vibes and chatting up its residents before signing a lease). Generally, the more suburban apartment complexes and single-family homes are located in South Shores, in the northern districts near Forsyth, and in the outlying neighborhoods near Mt. Zion, Harristown, and Oreana. The downtown area, meanwhile, has experienced a renewal in recent years and boasts some spacious lofts and apartments with top-notch amenities.

Decatur by Day and Night

Popular destinations in Decatur include roughly 50 parks covering 2,000 acres, a variety of golf courses, trails, and lakeside beaches, and numerous art/history museums, theaters, and festivals. Decatur was a regular stomping ground for Abraham Lincoln, and the city is dotted with Honest Abe historical sites that are definitely worth a visit. Bottom line: Decatur has much more to offer in terms of culture than many outsiders assume, even if you have to make a conscious effort to find it.

For night owls, meanwhile, the downtown area serves up an array of pubs, clubs, and live music venues, while dive bars and sports pubs are a dime a dozen throughout many other parts of town. It’s not Miami Beach by any means, but Decatur is more buzzing after hours than you might initially think.

Bumming around Decatur

The Decatur Public Transit System buses and trolleys service much of the city and the surrounding communities, but the automobile remains king of the road in Decatur. Very few parts of town are biker/walker-friendly, so you’ll need your own set of wheels to work, shop, bank, play, and socialize conveniently. Fortunately, traffic is minimal (the average daily commute to work is a mere 17 minutes), and even during rush hour, your commute will only be a few minutes longer than usual.

Tips for Tenants

A few things you should know to help make your apartment hunting adventures as smooth as possible:

Only 3 percent of residential buildings were constructed post-1995, and even the “new” apartments in town are well established. Obviously, older apartments present some risks that newer units don’t, so take the time to make sure your heating and cooling units are up to par, your water pressure and temperature is adequate, and your pipes, sinks, drains, toilets, showers, appliances, fans, windows, and locks function properly before moving in.
There’s generally no such thing as a “waiting list” for apartments in Decatur, and most complexes have vacancies year-round (more than 8% of rentals are currently unoccupied), so take your time and scour the market carefully before choosing your homestead. Renting prices remain low year-round, and they don’t generally fluctuate during different times of the year, meaning you don’t have to worry about playing the waiting game to score the best leasing deal.
Most apartments in Decatur are pet-friendly and most landlords have no problem with multiple tenants living in an apartment, but be sure to read your lease carefully anyway to make sure you understand all the particulars. Also, be prepared to show proof of income, banking account info, and a respectable renting history when you’re ready to submit a leasing application.

And now it’s time to scour the web and hit the streets of Decatur in search of the apartment of your dreams (you dream about apartments, right?). Best of luck, welcome to Decatur, and happy hunting!

Apartments for Rent in Decatur, IL

920 S Maffit St

915 West Main Street

1512 North Walnut Grove Avenue

1536 E Decatur Street

1307 S Jasper St

1650 N Maple---3 bed/ 1 bath

1590 W. Waggoner-- 2 bed, 1 bath

1 bed , 1 bath Apartment within Duplex

1505 N. Monroe St

751 S Miller Court

848 West William Street

Lake Views! 1 Bedroom, 1 bath

1980 West Forest Avenue

2525 East Garfield Avenue

223 South Edward Street - 2

603 West William Street - 1

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Apartments for Rent in Decatur, IL

920 S Maffit St

915 West Main Street

1512 North Walnut Grove Avenue

1536 E Decatur Street

1307 S Jasper St

1650 N Maple---3 bed/ 1 bath

1590 W. Waggoner-- 2 bed, 1 bath

1 bed , 1 bath Apartment within Duplex

1505 N. Monroe St

751 S Miller Court

848 West William Street

Lake Views! 1 Bedroom, 1 bath

1980 West Forest Avenue

2525 East Garfield Avenue

223 South Edward Street - 2

603 West William Street - 1

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