3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bolingbrook, IL
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Bolingbrook, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +8% higher than the citywide median of $2,759 and +40% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Bolingbrook
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 3-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bolingbrook
Compare Bolingbrook's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 3-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $875 |
| 2 | Pekin | $1,190 |
| 3 | Dixon | $1,210 |
| 4 | Macomb | $1,220 |
| 5 | Charleston | $1,230 |
| 6 | Danville | $1,230 |
| 7 | Quincy | $1,230 |
| 8 | Swansea | $1,243 |
| 9 | Peoria Heights | $1,270 |
| 10 | Rantoul | $1,270 |
| 11 | Rock Island | $1,290 |
| 12 | Decatur | $1,310 |
| 13 | Savoy | $1,310 |
| 14 | Moline | $1,320 |
| 15 | Peoria | $1,340 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $3,390 |
| 2 | Deerfield | $3,390 |
| 3 | Barrington | $3,390 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $3,250 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $3,250 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $3,200 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $3,165 |
| 8 | Naperville | $3,068 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $3,060 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $3,060 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $3,040 |
| 12 | Bartlett | $3,010 |
| 13 | Bolingbrook (this page) | $2,985 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $2,970 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Bolingbrook.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Bolingbrook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romeoville, IL | 3.7 mi | $2,970 | $-15 (-1%) |
| Woodridge, IL | 6.1 mi | $2,450 | $-535 (-18%) |
| Lisle, IL | 7.4 mi | $2,660 | $-325 (-11%) |
| Lockport, IL | 7.6 mi | $2,430 | $-555 (-19%) |
| Joliet, IL | 9.5 mi | $2,060 | $-925 (-31%) |
| Darien, IL | 9.8 mi | $2,840 | $-145 (-5%) |
| Plainfield, IL | 10.3 mi | $3,165 | +$180 (+6%) |
| Warrenville, IL | 10.6 mi | $2,770 | $-215 (-7%) |
| Downers Grove, IL | 10.6 mi | $2,670 | $-315 (-11%) |
| Wheaton, IL | 11.9 mi | $2,755 | $-230 (-8%) |
| Westmont, IL | 12.1 mi | $2,360 | $-625 (-21%) |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 12.9 mi | $2,080 | $-905 (-30%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Bolingbrook — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Bolingbrook?
As of August 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Bolingbrook, Illinois is $2,985 per month. This is +8% higher than the citywide median of $2,759.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Bolingbrook?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $119,400 ($9,950/month gross), which works out to roughly $57.40/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bolingbrook expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bolingbrook's 3-bedroom median of $2,985 is +40% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 80th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bolingbrook rank for 3-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 3-bedroom data, Bolingbrook ranks #130 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Bolingbrook?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Romeoville ($2,970), Woodridge ($2,450), Lisle ($2,660).