4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Aurora, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Aurora, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +38% higher than the citywide median of $2,287 and +25% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Aurora
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Aurora
Compare Aurora's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rantoul | $1,011 |
| 2 | Pekin | $1,250 |
| 3 | Quincy | $1,290 |
| 4 | Dixon | $1,300 |
| 5 | Charleston | $1,320 |
| 6 | Savoy | $1,340 |
| 7 | Danville | $1,360 |
| 8 | Urbana | $1,380 |
| 9 | Normal | $1,390 |
| 10 | Peoria | $1,407 |
| 11 | Carbondale | $1,410 |
| 12 | Washington | $1,430 |
| 13 | Bloomington | $1,450 |
| 14 | Macomb | $1,450 |
| 15 | Kankakee | $1,510 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $3,980 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $3,980 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $3,980 |
| 4 | Barrington | $3,980 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $3,820 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $3,820 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $3,760 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $3,685 |
| 9 | Naperville | $3,600 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $3,590 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $3,590 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $3,580 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $3,530 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $3,505 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $3,490 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Aurora.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Aurora |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego, IL | 5.2 mi | $2,475 | $-687 (-22%) |
| Naperville, IL | 8 mi | $3,600 | +$438 (+14%) |
| Warrenville, IL | 8.4 mi | $3,260 | +$98 (+3%) |
| Geneva, IL | 9.4 mi | $3,470 | +$308 (+10%) |
| Plainfield, IL | 11.9 mi | $3,685 | +$523 (+17%) |
| Saint Charles, IL | 12.1 mi | $3,180 | +$18 (+1%) |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 12.9 mi | $3,505 | +$343 (+11%) |
| Wheaton, IL | 13.3 mi | $3,235 | +$73 (+2%) |
| Lisle, IL | 13.9 mi | $3,120 | $-42 (-1%) |
| Yorkville, IL | 14.4 mi | $2,520 | $-642 (-20%) |
| Romeoville, IL | 14.8 mi | $3,490 | +$328 (+10%) |
| Carol Stream, IL | 15.3 mi | $2,840 | $-322 (-10%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Aurora — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Aurora?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Aurora, Illinois is $3,162 per month. This is +38% higher than the citywide median of $2,287.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Aurora?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $126,480 ($10,540/month gross), which works out to roughly $60.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Aurora expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Aurora's 4+ bedroom median of $3,162 is +25% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 73th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Aurora rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 139 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Aurora ranks #111 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Aurora?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Oswego ($2,475), Lisle ($3,120), Yorkville ($2,520).