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Dekalb, Illinois Affordable Housing

As of May 19, 2025, Dekalb, Illinois has 12 Affordable Housing complexes. There are 625 section 8 apartments, 12 public housing buildings and 869 approved low-income housing units. There is 1 Housing Authority that serves the area and their contact information can be found below.

Golden Years Plaza?a=1747630918

Golden Years Plaza

Public Housing

The Project Has 1 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$269 - $675*/month View Detail
Lewis - Garden Estates?a=1747630918

Lewis - Garden Estates

Public Housing

The Project Has 11 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$269 - $675*/month View Detail
Amber Manor Apartments?a=1747630918

Amber Manor Apartments

Low Income Housing

Amber Manor Apartments Has 227 Units Available

$269 - $675*/month View Detail
Briarwood Apartments of Dekalb?a=1747630918

Briarwood Apartments of Dekalb

Low Income Housing

Briarwood Apartments of Dekalb Has 48 Units Available

$269 - $675*/month View Detail
Canterbury Place?a=1747630918

Canterbury Place

Low Income Housing

Canterbury Place Has 12 Units Available

$269 - $675*/month View Detail
Eden'S Garden Development Group?a=1747630918

Eden'S Garden Development Group

Low Income Housing

Eden'S Garden Development Group Has 92 Units Available

$269 - $675*/month View Detail
Heritage Woods of Dekalb?a=1747630918

Heritage Woods of Dekalb

Low Income Housing

Heritage Woods of Dekalb Has 76 Units Available

$269 - $675*/month View Detail
University Village Phase I-Ii?a=1747630918

University Village Phase I-Ii

Low Income Housing

University Village Phase I-Ii Has 414 Units Available

$269 - $675*/month View Detail
Gideon Court Apartments?a=1747630918

Gideon Court Apartments

Section 8

Gideon Court Apartments Has 144 Units Available

$269 - $675*/month View Detail
Greenbrier Apartments?a=1747630918

Greenbrier Apartments

Section 8

Greenbrier Apartments Has 16 Units Available

$269 - $675*/month View Detail

HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING DEKALB

Housing Authority of the County of Dekalb

Housing Authority of the County of Dekalb

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 889 Units Available Under Management by the Housing Authority of the County of Dekalb. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Housing Authority of the County of Dekalb Serves the Dekalb, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 889 Units Available Under Management by the Housing Authority of the C...

Fair Market Rent

The Housing Authority of the County of Dekalb will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.

Dekalb County, IL Fair Market Rent:
Studio
$899
1 Bedroom
$1,014
2 Bedrooms
$1,327
3 Bedrooms
$1,870
4 Bedrooms
$2,252

Income Limit

Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Dekalb County for 2025.

Dekalb County, IL Income Limit:
1 Person
$57,650
2 Persons
$65,850
3 Persons
$74,100
4 Persons
$82,300
5 Persons
$88,900

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best apartments in Dekalb, IL?

The best apartments in Dekalb, IL are Canterbury Place , Golden Years Plaza , Amber Manor Apartments , Eden'S Garden Development Group and Heritage Woods of Dekalb

What is the average property rent in Dekalb, IL?

The average property rent in Dekalb, IL is $1,576.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Dekalb, IL?

The price range for a studio apartment in Dekalb, IL is between $719 and $1,079. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 1 bedroom apartment in Dekalb, IL?

The price range for 1 bedroom apartment in Dekalb, IL is between $811 and $1,217. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 2 bedroom apartment in Dekalb, IL?

The price range for 2 bedroom apartment in Dekalb, IL is between $1,062 and $1,592. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 3 bedroom apartment in Dekalb, IL?

The price range for 3 bedroom apartment in Dekalb, IL is between $1,496 and $2,244. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 4 bedroom apartment in Dekalb, IL?

The price range for 4 bedroom apartment in Dekalb, IL is between $1,802 and $2,702. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

When were the prices last updated for the properties in Dekalb, IL?

The prices were last updated on 18 May, 2025 for the properties in Dekalb, IL

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