County

Average Rent in DeKalb County

DeKalb is a county in Illinois. It ranks #25 out of 78 for places to rent. DeKalb County is in
the congressional districts of
District 11, District 14, District 16 and
the metropolitan area of
Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL-IN-WI MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for DeKalb County includes 5 cities and 6 zip codes with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in DeKalb County is $1,225 which represents a decrease of -5.57% over the same period.

The most expensive city in DeKalb County to rent places is Kirkland, IL with an average rent of $1,944. The least expensive city in DeKalb County to rent places is DeKalb, IL with an average rent of $1,218.

The most expensive zip code in DeKalb County to rent places is 60146 with an average rent of $1,944. The least expensive zip code in DeKalb County to rent places is 60145 with an average rent of $875.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in county DeKalb currently stands at $1,225.
In comparison, places in the largest city, specifically DeKalb, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,218. This represents a difference of -1% when compared to DeKalb.
Meanwhile, in the average state of Illinois, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,880, showing a more expensive of +54% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,870. This constitutes a more expensive by +53% when compared to the rent in DeKalb.
$1,225
DeKalb
VS
$1,218
-1%
DeKalb, city
$1,880
+54%
IL, state
$1,870
+53%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated June 28 2026

Cities in DeKalb County

Zip Codes in DeKalb County

60146$1,944
60135$1,740
60548$1,425
60178$1,276
60115$1,218
60145$875