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Hunter Star Properties
$930
801 Lucinda Avenue, DeKalb, IL 60115
(779) 212-7594
64 units available
2 bed • 3 bed • 4 bed • 5 bed • 6 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Recently renovated + more
Campus Conveniences
Perfect for students near Northern Illinois University.
Hunter Star Properties offers a comfortable living experience ideally located near Northern Illinois University. Enjoy easy access to nearby amenities, including transportation and numerous dining options. The apartments are well-maintained and promise a welcoming atmosphere with a blend of modern features.
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Lincolnshire West Apartments
$1,455
1307 West Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL 60115
(234) 759-4221
Top rated for Location
“Overall, I have had a decent experience living at Lincolnshire West. The management is great, maintenance gets done within a day or two. However, I toured a remodeled apartment and ended up in a very old one, quite a different living space. What I’m currently paying is more than I should be for the apartment I am in”
2 units available
2 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Cats allowed, 24hr maintenance, Cable included + more
Campus Proximity
Ideal location near campus and amenities.
Lincolnshire West Apartments offers an unbeatable location near Northern Illinois University, with a Huskie bus stop conveniently close. Residents enjoy spacious accommodations, modern amenities, and a serene atmosphere perfect for focusing or socializing. Located near restaurants, bars, and entertainment, this community is ideal for those who love being at the heart of DeKalb life.
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Eco Park Apartments
$1,185
1300 Eco Park Drive, DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 513-6350
6 units available
2 bed • 3 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
Campus Convenience
Steps from Northern Illinois University
Eco Park Apartments combine convenience and comfort just steps from Northern Illinois University. Ideal for students, this pet-friendly community offers effortless commuting options including a Huskie bus stop on-site. Residents praise the spacious, well-maintained units and friendly management.
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Meadowlark Townhomes
$2,100
2211 Eve's Circle West, DeKalb, IL 60115
(779) 249-5787
1 unit available
4 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Garage, E-payments, and Online portal
Luxurious Living
Modern convenience near Northern Illinois University.
Meadowlark Townhomes offer modern living with top-tier amenities like attached two-car garages and spacious patios with backyards. The property is highly viewed for its luxurious features and excellent location, just a walk away from parks and a short drive to Northern Illinois University. Residents appreciate the convenience and comfort provided by modern appliances and the ease of online payments.
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908 Greenbrier Road 908
1 Bed • 3 Baths • 140 sqft
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Eco Park Apartments 765-01
2 Beds • 2 Baths • 850 sqft
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650 N 11th Street 2 Bed
2 Beds • 1 Bath • 1200 sqft
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Lincolnshire West Apartments 5106
2 Beds • 1.5 Baths • 850 sqft
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141 Park Avenue
$1,950
141 Park Avenue, DeKalb, IL 60115
(630) 201-0774
1 unit available
4 bed
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Patio / balcony, Garage, Recently renovated, and Hot tub
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NIU Student Housing
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313 Augusta Avenue, DeKalb, IL 60115
(866) 618-8475
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On-site laundry, Parking, Range, and Refrigerator
650 N 11th Street
$1,350
650 North 11th Street, DeKalb, IL 60115
(630) 201-0774
1 unit available
2 bed
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Pet friendly and Garage
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702 Plum Street
$3,000
702 Plum Street, DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-5050
1 unit available
4 bed
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On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Extra storage, and Microwave
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246 Miller Avenue
$2,700
246 Miller Avenue, DeKalb, IL 60115
(630) 778-5800
1 unit available
4 bed
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Granite counters, Recently renovated, Gym, and Fireplace
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325 N 7th Street
$1,700
325 North 7th Street, DeKalb, IL 60115
(888) 574-9405
1 unit available
3 bed
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W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Parking, and Recently renovated
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702 Plum Street 4 Bed
4 Beds • 4 Baths
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246 Miller Avenue 4 Bed
4 Beds • 3 Baths • 2583 sqft
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Meadowlark Townhomes 2077/75-2075-40C
4 Beds • 1.5 Baths • 1387 sqft
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141 Park Avenue 4 Bed
4 Beds • 2 Baths • 2000 sqft
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325 N 7th Street 3 Bed
3 Beds • 1 Bath • 1500 sqft
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908 Greenbrier Road
$650
908 Greenbrier Road, DeKalb, IL 60115
(630) 778-1855
1 unit available
1 bed
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On-site laundry, Parking, Recently renovated, Air conditioning, Alarm system, and Internet access
Campus Proximity
Ideal for NIU Students Seeking Convenience.
Nestled just off the Northern Illinois University campus, 908 Greenbrier Road offers an unbeatable location for students seeking ease and accessibility. With recent renovations, including air conditioning in sleeping rooms and a state-of-the-art security system, residents enjoy modern comforts and peace of mind. An ample parking lot and on-site laundry further enhance the property’s appeal.
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In DeKalb, the average rent is + for a studio, $620+ for a 1-bedroom, $1,193+ for a 2-bedroom, and $1,332+ for a 3-bedroom.*

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You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around DeKalb. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include Aurora University, Judson University, and Northern Illinois University.

Once called "Barb City," the pleasant college town Dekalb, IL was the home of Joseph F. Glidden, a lumber salesman who came up with our modern version of barbed wire in 1874.

If you miss the college life, or never experienced it, you don’t need to live in a dorm with a snoring roommate to experience the best of it. Instead, come to DeKalb, where Northern Illinois University is such an integral part of the town that you’ll get the best of the college experience without that raging kegger taking place down the hall. Chartered in 1895, the gracious NIU campus hosts an outstanding research university, replete with concerts, sporting events, and film nights that the entire town gets behind. A world class university that draws students globally, the Huskies are known for their environmental studies program, engineering, nursing, and music programs, as well as for its themed learning communities that allow like minded students to study together.

Communiversity

Northern Illinois State Normal was founded in 1895, creating a formal attachment to education for the community. This campus grew into Northern Illinois University.

DeKalb defines itself as being all inconclusive of NIU, and students blend seamlessly into community life. Likewise, the residents of DeKalb are able to enjoy the cultural resources and community learning opportunities that the university provides, supporting the college’s football and basketball teams by wearing its colors, cardinal and black, on game days. If youre moving here, adjust your wardrobe accordingly. Also, be prepared to partake of college cultural offerings. With over half of the city's population coming from NIU, you better bet that university pride is a big deal here.

Destination DeKalb

Dekalbs outer edges are expanding with new residential communities and businesses. Chain stores, business warehouses, health care and environmental employers are springing up all over the place. The inner core of the city is wrapped around the university, with dining, shopping, and businesses contained in a walkable center.

DeKalb is easily reached from Chicago and Rockford off the I-88. Yes, it has its own toll plaza. While most residents drive when commuting, the city itself is walkable, and many residents also bike through town. The public transportation system is among the most utilized in the state, and it takes passengers from the university to the town center and outlying areas. Along eclectic Lincoln Highway, youll find unique mom and pop cafes and retail stores with handcrafted items. National retail chains for shopping and dining circle the outlying areas of this busy community.

Corn on DeKalb

From the DeKalb Farmers Market to a large scale Oktoberfestcelebration, DeKalb offers a diverse city with community enhancing activities all year long. The hugely popular Corn Fest draws crowds of over a hundred thousand to the city for the yearly even focused on food, family entertainment, and free music since the late 1970's. The event started a lot earlier than that and a lot smaller - as a corn boil, sponsored by Del Monte back in 1957, as a ploy to give away corn as harvest time began.

The current festival includes a full sound stage drawing acts like Phil Vassar, Jefferson Starship, Lady Antebellum, Travis Tritt, and Leon Russell, among others. Country, rock, and jazz are all well represented during this fest. Midway carnival rides, a beer garden, and food booths with a focus on corn products are all a part of this massive tradition. Kiddie rides for the family? Check. Locally brewed ales to taste? Check. Actual corn on the cob? Of course!

A River Runs Through It

Kishwaukee River runs through town, bringing with it hiking trails, fishing opportunities, and migrating birds. There are over forty parks and recreation facilities in DeKalb, some centered along the river and the nature trail which is currently being upgraded and enhanced, to allow that many more ways to enjoy seasonal spring flowers and colorful autumn leaves. Large and gracious Hopkins Park also hosts Hopkins Pool, a community facility that’s open seasonally. Two golf courses, River Heights and Buena Vista, offer more recreational pleasure.

Ellwood House Museum and Park, is the ancestral abode of barbed wire creator, Isaac Ellwood; and while the history and artifacts are fascinating, so too are the wine-on-the-terrace nights held at the site, along with other community gatherings and musical events.

Neighborhoods

No matter where you begin your apartment searchin DeKalb, you'll be part of a vibrant community with both a cool college atmosphere and homespun, mid-western values.

City Center: Urban, middle-income, and reasonably priced sums up this walkable neighborhood, perfect for finding an apartment for rent, both in apartment homes and apartment complexes. Along with high rise apartment structures, you’ll find 3 bedroom houses for rent in Dekalb’s city center. Owners and renters co-mingle in properties built mostly between 1940 and 1970. You’ll find a mix of professional occupations, manufacturing, and clerical workers residing here. A community with a strong German heritage, downtown DeKalb residents drive under fifteen minutes to work - or walk.

Elva: This suburban, tree lined neighborhood consists of mainly single family homes and newer apartment rentals built after 1970. Rental vacancies are tight, despite the fact that alarge percentage of residents here attend NIU. Summer months would be a good time to look for vacancies in this walkable community with a nice mix of college students and a delicious speciality: Danish bakeries.

Northern Illinois U / Twombly Road: The population is denser here, with many 2 bedroom apartments and town homes, which are primarily renter occupied. Over 63% of this neighborhoods dwellers attend college, and because of the strong student presence, this area is considered lower income than other parts of town.

Sycamore Rd / Barber Greene Road: A suburban feel dominates this neighborhood of single family homes and town homes. Renters and owners both reside here in a community with many residents employed in management positions.

Apartments for Rent in DeKalb, IL

Hunter Star Properties

Lincolnshire West Apartments

Eco Park Apartments

Meadowlark Townhomes

141 Park Avenue

NIU Student Housing

650 N 11th Street

702 Plum Street

246 Miller Avenue

325 N 7th Street

908 Greenbrier Road

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Apartments for Rent in DeKalb, IL

Hunter Star Properties

Lincolnshire West Apartments

Eco Park Apartments

Meadowlark Townhomes

141 Park Avenue

NIU Student Housing

650 N 11th Street

702 Plum Street

246 Miller Avenue

325 N 7th Street

908 Greenbrier Road

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