4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Calumet City, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Calumet City, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +33% higher than the citywide median of $1,629 and +14% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Calumet City
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 Calumet City
Compare Calumet City'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Calumet City.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Calumet City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing, IL | 3.3 mi | $2,310 | +$150 (+7%) |
| Dolton, IL | 3.4 mi | $2,910 | +$750 (+35%) |
| Munster, IN | 5.7 mi | $1,920 | $-240 (-11%) |
| Riverdale, IL | 6.1 mi | $2,170 | +$10 (0%) |
| East Chicago, IN | 7.2 mi | $1,230 | $-930 (-43%) |
| Highland, IN | 8 mi | $1,840 | $-320 (-15%) |
| Homewood, IL | 8.6 mi | $2,560 | +$400 (+19%) |
| Blue Island, IL | 9.4 mi | $2,020 | $-140 (-6%) |
| Midlothian, IL | 12.8 mi | $2,220 | +$60 (+3%) |
| Evergreen Park, IL | 12.8 mi | $2,440 | +$280 (+13%) |
| Park Forest, IL | 13 mi | $2,780 | +$620 (+29%) |
| Alsip, IL | 13.4 mi | $2,100 | $-60 (-3%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Calumet City — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Calumet City?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Calumet City, Illinois is $2,160 per month. This is +33% higher than the citywide median of $1,629.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Calumet City?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $86,400 ($7,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $41.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Calumet City expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Calumet City's 4+ bedroom median of $2,160 is +14% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 35th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Calumet City rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 139 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Calumet City ranks #43 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Calumet City?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Munster ($1,920), East Chicago ($1,230), Highland ($1,840).