518 College Ave, Unit 2

$1,250
Price
2
Beds
900 Sq. Ft.
$17 / Sq. Ft.
900
Sq. Ft.
$17
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Discover comfortable living in this bright 2 bedroom, 1 bath upper unit for rent in the heart of DeKalb. Just a short walk to downtown shops, dining, and the NIU campus, this well-located home features a generous kitchen with updated countertops and newer appliances, an updated bath, fresh paint, and new flooring throughout. The inviting living room, both front and back entrances, and a shared detached garage with ample driveway parking add everyday convenience. Enjoy mornings on the shared front...Discover comfortable living in this bright 2 bedroom, 1 bath upper unit for rent in the heart of DeKalb. Just a short walk to downtown shops, dining, and the NIU campus, this well-located home features a generous kitchen with updated countertops and newer appliances, an updated bath, fresh paint, and new flooring throughout. The inviting living room, both front and back entrances, and a shared detached garage with ample driveway parking add everyday convenience. Enjoy mornings on the shared front porch and an easy lifestyle close to everything DeKalb has to offer.
  1. Listed by Matthew Kombrink • One Source Realty
    P: (630)-402-0021 C: (630)-803-8444 matt@kombrink.com
  2. Listed by Kelly Bradley • One Source Realty
    P: (630)-301-9633 C: (630)-301-9633 kelly@kombrink.com

Property Details for 518 College Avenue, Unit 2

Area
De Kalb
Township
DeKalb
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
1.0
Air Conditioning Type
Wall Unit(s)
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
Pets Allowed
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 12/09/2025 12:06 AM

Property Details for 518 College Avenue, Unit 2

StatusActive
MLS #12527142
Days on Market10
Rental Incentives-
Available Date12/03/2025
Lease Term-
Furnished-
Compass TypeRental
MLS TypeResidential Rental
Year Built1898
Lot Size0.29 AC / 12,420 SF
CountyDeKalb County

Location

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Building Information for 518 College Avenue, Unit 2

Building/Complex518 College AveFloor-Stories1Residences2Pet Policy-Pet Policy DetailsAdditional Pet Rent,Cats OK,Deposit Required,Dogs OK,Size LimitYear Built1898Lot Size0.29 AC / 12,420 SF

Property Information for 518 College Avenue, Unit 2

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 428
  • High School District: 428
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 428
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Yes, Detached, Garage
Pet Information
  • Max Pet Weight: 50.0
  • Pet Information: Additional Pet Rent, Cats OK, Deposit Required, Dogs OK, Pet Weight Limitation
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: None
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Air Conditioning: Wall Unit(s)
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: Flat
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Property/Lot Information
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Attached: Flat
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Dimensions: 54x230
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Total # Units in Building: 2.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Cedar
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Property Attached: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 13
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X14
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Second
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 11X9
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 13X11

Property History for 518 College Avenue, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12527142

$1,250
Nov 22, 2019

Rented

MRED #10525925

$770
Sep 27, 2019

Pending

MRED #10525925

Sep 21, 2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10525925

$800
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/02/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12527142

$1,250
11/22/2019

Rented

MRED #10525925

$770
09/27/2019

Pending

MRED #10525925

09/21/2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10525925

$800

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Schools near 518 College Avenue, Unit 2

This home is within Dekalb Community Unit School District 428.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Littlejohn Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Clinton Rosette Middle School
Public6 to 8

De Kalb High School
Public9 to 12

International Montessori Academy
PrivatePK to 4

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

518 College Avenue, Unit 2 is available for rent in DeKalb, IL 60115. This property was listed on December 3, 2025 by One Source Realty, it's currently listed at $1,250. It has been on the market for a total of 10 days and was last rented on November 22, 2019. This listing's school district is Dekalb Community Unit School District 428. Nearby schools include Littlejohn Elementary School, Clinton Rosette Middle School and De Kalb High School. 518 College Avenue, Unit 2 is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 900 sqft a property built in 1898.

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