What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in DeKalb County, IL?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within DeKalb County. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap Apartments in DeKalb County, IL?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for DeKalb County. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including: Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent Ask about becoming an onsite property manager Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in DeKalb County. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Affordable Apartments for Rent in DeKalb County, IL from $475

Q: How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in DeKalb County, IL?

There are 140 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

313-322 Augusta Ave, Dekalb, IL 60115
$475/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
313-322 Augusta AveDekalb, IL 60115
908 Greenbrier Rd #908, Dekalb, IL 60115
$650/mo
1 bed · 3 baths · 140 sq ft
908 Greenbrier Rd #908Dekalb, IL 60115
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118-126 Oak St, Dekalb, IL 60115
$650/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
118-126 Oak StDekalb, IL 60115
114 Clark St #4, Sandwich, IL 60548
$795/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 200 sq ft
114 Clark St #4Sandwich, IL 60548
Suburban Apartments and Estates, Dekalb, IL 60115
$800+ /mo
Studio - 3 beds · 4 units available
Suburban Apartments and EstatesDekalb, IL 60115
Special Offer
904 W Hillcrest Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
$825+ /mo
1 - 4 beds · 9 units available
904 W Hillcrest DrDekalb, IL 60115
528 College Ave, Dekalb, IL 60115
$875/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
528 College AveDekalb, IL 60115
New Today
471 E State St #477, Sycamore, IL 60178
$895/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
471 E State St #477Sycamore, IL 60178
115 S Main St #3, Sandwich, IL 60548
$925/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
115 S Main St #3Sandwich, IL 60548
Kimberly Apartments, Dekalb, IL 60115
$925+ /mo
2 - 3 beds · 4 units available
Kimberly ApartmentsDekalb, IL 60115
205 S Shabbona Rd #BB, Shabbona, IL 60550
$950/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 900 sq ft
205 S Shabbona Rd #BBShabbona, IL 60550
118 Augusta Ave #15, Dekalb, IL 60115
$950/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 750 sq ft
118 Augusta Ave #15Dekalb, IL 60115View units
304 Sycamore Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115
$950/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 800 sq ft
304 Sycamore RdDekalb, IL 60115
102-118 Augusta Ave, Dekalb, IL 60115
$950+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 3 units available
102-118 Augusta AveDekalb, IL 60115
223 W Locust St #1, Dekalb, IL 60115
$950/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
223 W Locust St #1Dekalb, IL 60115View units
Carlson St, Sycamore, IL 60178
$950/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
Carlson StSycamore, IL 60178
143 John St #2, Dekalb, IL 60115
$990/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
143 John St #2Dekalb, IL 60115
207 S Shabbona Rd #D, Shabbona, IL 60550
$995/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
207 S Shabbona Rd #DShabbona, IL 60550
806 Grove St, Dekalb, IL 60115
$1,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
806 Grove StDekalb, IL 60115
150 Liberty Ln, Sycamore, IL 60178
$1,030+ /mo
1 bed · 2 units available
150 Liberty LnSycamore, IL 60178
106 W Comanche Ave #1E, Shabbona, IL 60550
$1,050/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 750 sq ft
106 W Comanche Ave #1EShabbona, IL 60550
210 E Lincoln Hwy #1, Waterman, IL 60556
$1,075/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
210 E Lincoln Hwy #1Waterman, IL 60556
417-427 N 2nd St #&-418, Dekalb, IL 60115
$1,100/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,000 sq ft
417-427 N 2nd St #&-418Dekalb, IL 60115
214 W 1st St, Sandwich, IL 60548
$1,195/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
214 W 1st StSandwich, IL 60548
132 S California St #132, Sycamore, IL 60178
$1,200/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
132 S California St #132Sycamore, IL 60178
902 Ridge Dr #914, Dekalb, IL 60115
$1,200/mo
3 beds · 10 units available
902 Ridge Dr #914Dekalb, IL 60115
304 Wilshire Dr #1, Sandwich, IL 60548
$1,200/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 750 sq ft
304 Wilshire Dr #1Sandwich, IL 60548
Kimberly Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
$1,250/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 900 sq ft
Kimberly DrDekalb, IL 60115
814 W Hillcrest Dr #1, Dekalb, IL 60115
$1,275/mo
3 beds · 1 bath · 960 sq ft
814 W Hillcrest Dr #1Dekalb, IL 60115
826 W Hillcrest Dr #B, Dekalb, IL 60115
$1,275/mo
3 beds · 1 bath · 960 sq ft
826 W Hillcrest Dr #BDekalb, IL 60115
820 W Hillcrest Dr #1, Dekalb, IL 60115
$1,275/mo
3 beds · 1 bath · 960 sq ft
820 W Hillcrest Dr #1Dekalb, IL 60115
Eco Park, Dekalb, IL 60115
$1,285+ /mo
2 - 4 beds · 9 units available
Eco ParkDekalb, IL 60115
New Today
1107 Regent Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
$1,295/mo
3 beds · 2 units available
1107 Regent DrDekalb, IL 60115
316 S 2nd St #D, Dekalb, IL 60115
$1,295/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,000 sq ft
316 S 2nd St #DDekalb, IL 60115
Special Offer
929 Greenbrier Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115
$1,300/mo
3 beds · 1 units available
929 Greenbrier RdDekalb, IL 60115
Price Drop
Hunter Star Properties, Dekalb, IL 60115
$1,350+ /mo
3 - 8 beds · 2 units available
Hunter Star PropertiesDekalb, IL 60115
315 Ash Ct, Dekalb, IL 60115
$1,350/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
315 Ash CtDekalb, IL 60115
304 Wentworth Dr #4, Sandwich, IL 60548
$1,350/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 960 sq ft
304 Wentworth Dr #4Sandwich, IL 60548
107 Vista Ter #C, Sycamore, IL 60178
$1,395/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 850 sq ft
107 Vista Ter #CSycamore, IL 60178
31109 Madison St #1, Genoa, IL 60135
$1,400/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 780 sq ft
31109 Madison St #1Genoa, IL 60135