4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bloomington, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Bloomington, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +14% higher than the citywide median of $1,270 and +42% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Bloomington
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 Bloomington
Compare Bloomington's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $900 |
| 2 | Pekin | $1,250 |
| 3 | East Peoria | $1,280 |
| 4 | Quincy | $1,290 |
| 5 | Dixon | $1,300 |
| 6 | Rantoul | $1,300 |
| 7 | Charleston | $1,320 |
| 8 | Peoria Heights | $1,330 |
| 9 | Savoy | $1,340 |
| 10 | Danville | $1,360 |
| 11 | Urbana | $1,380 |
| 12 | Normal | $1,390 |
| 13 | Peoria | $1,407 |
| 14 | Washington | $1,430 |
| 15 | Bloomington (this page) | $1,450 |
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 | Wilmette | $3,820 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $3,820 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $3,760 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $3,685 |
| 8 | Naperville | $3,600 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $3,590 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $3,590 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $3,580 |
| 12 | Bolingbrook | $3,505 |
| 13 | Romeoville | $3,490 |
| 14 | Elmhurst | $3,490 |
| 15 | Geneva | $3,470 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Bloomington.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Bloomington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, IL | 34.8 mi | $1,430 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Decatur, IL | 42.2 mi | $1,550 | +$100 (+7%) |
| East Peoria, IL | 42.5 mi | $1,280 | $-170 (-12%) |
| Peoria Heights, IL | 45.7 mi | $1,330 | $-120 (-8%) |
| Peoria, IL | 48.4 mi | $1,407 | $-43 (-3%) |
| Champaign, IL | 53.8 mi | $1,633 | +$183 (+13%) |
| Savoy, IL | 57.3 mi | $1,340 | $-110 (-8%) |
| Rantoul, IL | 57.3 mi | $1,300 | $-150 (-10%) |
| Urbana, IL | 59.4 mi | $1,380 | $-70 (-5%) |
| Ottawa, IL | 62.4 mi | $1,640 | +$190 (+13%) |
| Springfield, IL | 65.8 mi | $1,515 | +$65 (+4%) |
| Kankakee, IL | 85.9 mi | $1,510 | +$60 (+4%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Bloomington — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Bloomington?
As of October 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Bloomington, Illinois is $1,450 per month. This is +14% higher than the citywide median of $1,270.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Bloomington?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $58,000 ($4,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bloomington expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bloomington's 4+ bedroom median of $1,450 is +42% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 5th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bloomington rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 135 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Bloomington ranks #15 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Bloomington?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Washington ($1,430), East Peoria ($1,280), Peoria Heights ($1,330).