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.
Why Decatur?
Decatur is home to the private Milikin University and the popular Richland Community College.
Festivals, musical performances, and community events take place in Decatur’s Central Park.
Historic landmarks include the Oglesby Mansion, Decatur Transfer House, and the Prairie Village.
Museums are wide and varied, from the Children’s Museum of Illinois to the Chevrolet Hall of Fame Museum.
Popular annual events in Decatur include the Central Illinois Jazz Festival and the Lakeside Music and Arts Festival.
Attractions include the Scovill Zoo, the Monticello Railway Museum, and Long Creek Vineyards.
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