Student housing in Dekalb Heights near Northern Illinois University

Student housing in Dekalb Heights

Near Northern Illinois University · $1,500–$2,350/mo · best for Freshmen, commuters, anyone who wants zero commute

The closest neighborhood to Northern Illinois University's main entrance. Walk to class in minutes — coffee shops and convenience stores line the main strip.

Vibe: Freshmen

Listings in Dekalb Heights

701 Fotis Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115

2 bed · 2 bath · 0.3 mi from campus · Apartment

$1,170/mo

~$585/person split 2 ways

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83/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 74Est. $1,310/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~12 min

~2 min bike · ~2 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$1,170/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$585/mo

If split evenly

Study79

Nightlife89

Affordability74

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGym nearbyTransit access5% furnished likelihood

1307 W Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL 60115

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.4 mi from campus · 690 sq ft · Apartment

$1,020/mo

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Student Housing Match

76/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 69Est. $1,142/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~13 min

~3 min bike · ~11 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$1,020/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study72

Nightlife82

Affordability69

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGym nearbyTransit access88% furnished likelihood

768 Fotis Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115

4 bed · 2.5 bath · 0.4 mi from campus · Apartment

$1,650/mo

~$413/person split 4 ways

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Student Housing Match

77/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 63Est. $1,848/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~7 min

~3 min bike · ~13 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,650/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$413/mo

If split evenly

Study84

Nightlife90

Affordability63

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendly42% furnished likelihood

1300 Eco Park Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115

2 bed · 2 bath · 0.4 mi from campus · 850 sq ft · Apartment

$1,185/mo

~$593/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

82/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 74Est. $1,327/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~7 min

~3 min bike · ~5 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$1,185/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$593/mo

If split evenly

Study83

Nightlife90

Affordability74

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access98% furnished likelihood

1212 Varsity Blvd, Apt 501, Dekalb, IL 60115

0 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 430 sq ft · Apartment

$896/mo

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Student Housing Match

78/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 72Est. $1,004/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~16 min

~4 min bike · ~5 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$896/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study78

Nightlife81

Affordability72

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit accessNew listing85% furnished likelihood

1212 Varsity Blvd, Apt 401, Dekalb, IL 60115

0 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 430 sq ft · Apartment

$896/mo

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Student Housing Match

81/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 72Est. $1,004/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~15 min

~4 min bike · ~4 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$896/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study79

Nightlife66

Affordability72

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyTransit accessNew listing52% furnished likelihood

1212 Varsity Blvd, Apt 429, Dekalb, IL 60115

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 575 sq ft · Apartment

$949/mo

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Student Housing Match

80/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 71Est. $1,063/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~9 min

~4 min bike · ~14 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$949/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study85

Nightlife71

Affordability71

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGym nearbyTransit accessNew listing78% furnished likelihood

1212 Varsity Blvd, Apt 219, Dekalb, IL 60115

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 550 sq ft · Apartment

$938/mo

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Student Housing Match

82/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 71Est. $1,051/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~16 min

~4 min bike · ~5 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$938/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study88

Nightlife67

Affordability71

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyTransit accessNew listing35% furnished likelihood

1212 Varsity Blvd, Apt 320, Dekalb, IL 60115

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 575 sq ft · Apartment

$981/mo

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Student Housing Match

80/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 70Est. $1,099/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~15 min

~4 min bike · ~12 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$981/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study91

Nightlife64

Affordability70

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit accessNew listing76% furnished likelihood

1212 Varsity Blvd, Apt 204, Dekalb, IL 60115

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 530 sq ft · Apartment

$959/mo

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Student Housing Match

75/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 71Est. $1,074/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~14 min

~4 min bike · ~11 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$959/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study75

Nightlife79

Affordability71

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit accessNew listing99% furnished likelihood

1212 Varsity Blvd, Apt 107, Dekalb, IL 60115

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 550 sq ft · Apartment

$970/mo

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Student Housing Match

76/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 70Est. $1,086/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~14 min

~4 min bike · ~11 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$970/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study73

Nightlife75

Affordability70

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing99% furnished likelihood

1212 Varsity Blvd, Apt 412, Dekalb, IL 60115

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 530 sq ft · Apartment

$959/mo

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Student Housing Match

82/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 71Est. $1,074/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~11 min

~4 min bike · ~10 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$959/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study90

Nightlife79

Affordability71

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing68% furnished likelihood

1212 Varsity Blvd, Apt 223, Dekalb, IL 60115

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 550 sq ft · Apartment

$938/mo

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Student Housing Match

78/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 71Est. $1,051/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~13 min

~4 min bike · ~4 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$938/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study76

Nightlife87

Affordability71

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing62% furnished likelihood

1212 Varsity Blvd, Apt 432, Dekalb, IL 60115

0 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 430 sq ft · Apartment

$896/mo

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Student Housing Match

80/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 72Est. $1,004/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~13 min

~4 min bike · ~12 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$896/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study84

Nightlife66

Affordability72

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGym nearbyTransit accessNew listing46% furnished likelihood

1212 Varsity Blvd, Apt 616, Dekalb, IL 60115

0 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 430 sq ft · Apartment

$896/mo

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Student Housing Match

82/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 72Est. $1,004/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~9 min

~4 min bike · ~14 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$896/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study85

Nightlife65

Affordability72

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing98% furnished likelihood

1212 Varsity Blvd, Apt 121, Dekalb, IL 60115

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 530 sq ft · Apartment

$928/mo

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Student Housing Match

73/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 71Est. $1,039/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~12 min

~4 min bike · ~11 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$928/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study70

Nightlife85

Affordability71

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyTransit accessNew listing99% furnished likelihood

1212 Varsity Blvd, Apt 516, Dekalb, IL 60115

0 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 430 sq ft · Apartment

$896/mo

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Student Housing Match

72/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 72Est. $1,004/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~10 min

~4 min bike · ~13 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$896/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study68

Nightlife65

Affordability72

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing35% furnished likelihood

1212 Varsity Blvd, Apt 115, Dekalb, IL 60115

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 550 sq ft · Apartment

$938/mo

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Student Housing Match

78/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 71Est. $1,051/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~13 min

~4 min bike · ~4 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$938/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study83

Nightlife71

Affordability71

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing50% furnished likelihood

1212 Varsity Blvd, Apt 305, Dekalb, IL 60115

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 530 sq ft · Apartment

$928/mo

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Student Housing Match

84/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 71Est. $1,039/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~12 min

~4 min bike · ~11 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$928/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study90

Nightlife70

Affordability71

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit accessNew listing37% furnished likelihood

1212 Varsity Blvd, Apt 413, Dekalb, IL 60115

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 530 sq ft · Apartment

$928/mo

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Student Housing Match

77/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 71Est. $1,039/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~10 min

~4 min bike · ~5 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$928/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study70

Nightlife82

Affordability71

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing79% furnished likelihood

1212 Varsity Blvd, Apt 108, Dekalb, IL 60115

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 550 sq ft · Apartment

$970/mo

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Student Housing Match

80/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 70Est. $1,086/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~11 min

~4 min bike · ~12 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$970/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study79

Nightlife85

Affordability70

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing44% furnished likelihood

855 Regent Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115

4 bed · 2.5 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · Apartment

$1,650/mo

~$413/person split 4 ways

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Student Housing Match

72/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 63Est. $1,848/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~12 min

~4 min bike · ~5 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,650/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$413/mo

If split evenly

Study75

Nightlife86

Affordability63

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendly19% furnished likelihood

890 Fotis Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115

2 bed · 2 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · Apartment

$1,090/mo

~$545/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

79/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 76Est. $1,221/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~11 min

~4 min bike · ~6 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$1,090/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$545/mo

If split evenly

Study75

Nightlife74

Affordability76

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit access48% furnished likelihood

893 Fotis Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115

2 bed · 2 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · Apartment

$1,035/mo

~$518/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

79/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 77Est. $1,159/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~10 min

~4 min bike · ~5 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$1,035/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$518/mo

If split evenly

Study83

Nightlife70

Affordability77

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access83% furnished likelihood

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