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Decatur Apartments
Last updated March 19 2024 at 3:53 AM

Decatur, IL
8 Apartments for Rent

Decatur Apartment Renter's Guide

Overview


Population: 70,746
Population Density: 1,671.7 people/sq mile
Median Age: 42
Percentage of Family Households: 52%
Median Annual Income: $40,368 / year
Median Rent: $718 / month

What locals are saying

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…

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Decatur Demographics


How diverse is Decatur?

The representation of ethnic minorities in Decatur is lower than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Decatur are White (64.6%), Black Or African American (21.5%), Two Or More (8.1%), Hispanic Or Latino (3.2%), Asian (2%), Other (0.6%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0%).

What does the age breakdown look like for Decatur residents?

The median age in Decatur is 42 while the most populous age group of residents is the under 20 group.

How diverse is Decatur?

The representation of ethnic minorities in Decatur is lower than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Decatur are White (64.6%), Black Or African American (21.5%), Two Or More (8.1%), Hispanic Or Latino (3.2%), Asian (2%), Other (0.6%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0%).

What does the age breakdown look like for Decatur residents?

The median age in Decatur is 42 while the most populous age group of residents is the under 20 group.

Decatur Crime


Overall Crime

Above Average
Overall crime in Decatur is above average in comparison to the national average.

Violent Crime

Above Average
The level of violent crime in Decatur is above average compared to the national average violent crime rate.

Property Crime

Above Average
The level of property crime in Decatur is above average compared to the national average property crime rate.

Top Schools in Decatur


Elementary Schools

5 /10
Garfield Montessori School
Public
PK-8
Public
PK-8
357 Students
2 Reviews
357
Students
2 Reviews
5 /10
Johns Hill Magnet School
Public
K-8
Public
K-8
475 Students
5 Reviews
475
Students
5 Reviews
3 /10
Enterprise Elementary School
Public
PK-6
Public
PK-6
263 Students
2 Reviews
263
Students
2 Reviews

Middle Schools

5 /10
Garfield Montessori School
Public
PK-8
Public
PK-8
357 Students
2 Reviews
357
Students
2 Reviews
5 /10
Johns Hill Magnet School
Public
K-8
Public
K-8
475 Students
5 Reviews
475
Students
5 Reviews
3 /10
Robertson Charter School
Charter
K-8
Charter
K-8
328 Students
1 Reviews
328
Students
1 Reviews

High Schools

1 /10
Eisenhower High School
Public
9-12
Public
9-12
1,023 Students
2 Reviews
1,023
Students
2 Reviews
1 /10
Macarthur High School
Public
9-12
Public
9-12
1,093 Students
4 Reviews
1,093
Students
4 Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How much is rent in Decatur?

Apartment Rentals in Decatur start at $550/month.

How can I find a pet-friendly apartment in Decatur?

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

How much should I pay for rent in Decatur?

The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in Decatur.

How can I find off-campus housing in Decatur?

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 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Wesleyan University, Illinois State University, Heartland Community College, and Lake Land College.