Average Rent in Decatur, IL
5 apartment buildings, 5 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,064/mo
Cheapest
$725/mo
Properties
5
Units
5
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 5 properties in Decatur, IL.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Decatur, IL Rent Prices
All 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Decatur Flats Apartments
520 S Church St Apt. 1S, Decatur, IL 62522, USA
Carriage House Apartments of Decatur
3757 N Portage Pl, Decatur, IL 62526, USA
The Quarry Apartments
3710 N Community Dr, Decatur, IL 62526, USA
The Woods at Millikin
1135 W Wood St, Decatur, IL 62522, USA
Timber Cove Apartments
1707 S Country Club Rd, Decatur, IL 62521, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decatur Flats Apartments 520 S Church St Apt. 1S, Decatur, IL 62522, USA | $725 | $1,064 | $0.98 | 3.9 (17) | 5 |
| 2 | Carriage House Apartments of Decatur 3757 N Portage Pl, Decatur, IL 62526, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.4 (27) | 0 |
| 3 | The Quarry Apartments 3710 N Community Dr, Decatur, IL 62526, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.2 (12) | 0 |
| 4 | The Woods at Millikin 1135 W Wood St, Decatur, IL 62522, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.1 (312) | 0 |
| 5 | Timber Cove Apartments 1707 S Country Club Rd, Decatur, IL 62521, USA | -- | -- | -- | 3.9 (77) | 0 |
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Decatur Flats Apartments
3.9 (17)520 S Church St Apt. 1S, Decatur, IL 62522, USA
Carriage House Apartments of Decatur
4.4 (27)3757 N Portage Pl, Decatur, IL 62526, USA
The Quarry Apartments
4.2 (12)3710 N Community Dr, Decatur, IL 62526, USA
The Woods at Millikin
4.1 (312)1135 W Wood St, Decatur, IL 62522, USA
Timber Cove Apartments
3.9 (77)1707 S Country Club Rd, Decatur, IL 62521, USA
Decatur, IL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Decatur, IL is $1,064 per month, based on 5 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $725 at Decatur Flats Apartments to $725 at Decatur Flats Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $725/mo | $725/mo | 1 |
| 2 Bed | $799/mo | $799/mo | 1 |
| 3 Bed | $1,266/mo | $1,199/mo | 3 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Decatur, IL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Decatur, IL averages $725/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $799/mo. At the local median household income of $50,809, that works out to 25% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Decatur, IL at $796/mo. The current tracked market average runs 34% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Decatur, IL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Decatur, IL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$43,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,064/mo.
Comfortable income
$51,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($725/mo), you need to earn at least $29,000/year.
Median household income in Decatur, IL is $50,809 , about 1% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Decatur, IL
Overall prices in Decatur, IL runs below the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 86.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Decatur, IL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,064 |
| Utilities | $237 |
| Groceries | $503 |
| Transportation | $564 |
| Healthcare | $275 |
| Other goods and services | $440 |
| Estimated total | $3,083/mo |
Population
70,368
Median household income
$50,809
Census median rent
$796/mo
Rent as % of income
26.5%
Median age
39.9
Mean commute
17 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Illinois
How Decatur, IL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Decatur, IL | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $2,996 | +182% | 26 |
| Peoria, IL | $1,897 | +78% | 12 |
| Naperville, IL | $2,304 | +117% | 12 |
| Aurora, IL | $2,144 | +102% | 12 |
| Schaumburg, IL | $1,916 | +80% | 11 |
| Rockford, IL | $1,215 | +14% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Decatur, IL?
The average rent in Decatur, IL is $1,064 per month, based on 5 units across 5 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Decatur, IL?
The lowest available rent in Decatur, IL starts at $725 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Decatur, IL?
1-bedroom apartments in Decatur, IL average $725/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $725/mo across 1 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Decatur, IL?
2-bedroom apartments in Decatur, IL average $799/mo. Units start from $799/mo across 1 units currently listed.
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