4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Barrington, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Barrington, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +60% higher than the citywide median of $2,487 and +58% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Barrington
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 Barrington
Compare Barrington'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 (this page) | $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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Barrington.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Barrington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palatine, IL | 8.5 mi | $2,830 | $-1,150 (-29%) |
| Streamwood, IL | 8.7 mi | $3,590 | $-390 (-10%) |
| Schaumburg, IL | 9.1 mi | $3,313 | $-667 (-17%) |
| West Dundee, IL | 10 mi | $2,640 | $-1,340 (-34%) |
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 11.5 mi | $2,940 | $-1,040 (-26%) |
| Lake in the Hills, IL | 11.5 mi | $3,210 | $-770 (-19%) |
| Bartlett, IL | 11.8 mi | $3,530 | $-450 (-11%) |
| Mundelein, IL | 12.1 mi | $3,020 | $-960 (-24%) |
| Roselle, IL | 12.6 mi | $3,090 | $-890 (-22%) |
| Crystal Lake, IL | 12.7 mi | $2,700 | $-1,280 (-32%) |
| Elgin, IL | 13.1 mi | $2,947 | $-1,033 (-26%) |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 13.2 mi | $3,070 | $-910 (-23%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Barrington — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Barrington?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Barrington, Illinois is $3,980 per month. This is +60% higher than the citywide median of $2,487.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Barrington?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $159,200 ($13,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $76.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Barrington expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Barrington's 4+ bedroom median of $3,980 is +58% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 89th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Barrington rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 139 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Barrington ranks #136 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Barrington?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Palatine ($2,830), Streamwood ($3,590), Schaumburg ($3,313).