Cornerstone Dekalb Apartments
124 E Lincoln Hwy,
Dekalb, IL 60115
$1,450 | 1 Bed
Almost 70 miles west of Chicago along Interstate 88 sits the city of Dekalb. Most residents, work, live and play in Dekalb itself rather than commuting to Chicago. For this reason, a wealth of businesses, restaurants, and entertainment venues exist in Dekalb. The city is also home to Northern Illinois University. The students of this large college make up much of the population of this town. The presence of the student body noticeably colors the otherwise quiet atmosphere of Dekalb. The town also contains a smaller airport and several parks, though residential housing makes up most of the city's land area.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Dekalb, IL is $763 for a studio, $855 for one bedroom, $1,053 for two bedrooms, and $1,202 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dekalb has increased by 2.7% in the past year.
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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