Known for its agricultural and industrial heritage, Decatur, Illinois combines manufacturing roots with affordable apartment living in a mid-sized Midwestern setting. Located along the Sangamon River and Lake Decatur in Central Illinois, apartment seekers will find monthly rental costs significantly below the state average—with one-bedroom units averaging around $685 and two-bedrooms at $878.
Decatur's employment landscape includes major companies like Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), Caterpillar, and Mueller Co. The city features extensive parks, a municipal airport, and educational institutions including Millikin University and Richland Community College. Located just 40 miles east of Springfield, the state capital, and approximately 150 miles southwest of Chicago, Decatur offers convenient access to Interstate 72 and multiple U.S. highways while maintaining the affordability characteristic of central Illinois.
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