4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Carol Stream, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Carol Stream, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +55% higher than the citywide median of $1,834 and +13% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Carol Stream
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 Carol Stream
Compare Carol Stream's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $935 |
| 2 | Pekin | $1,250 |
| 3 | Quincy | $1,290 |
| 4 | Dixon | $1,300 |
| 5 | Rantoul | $1,300 |
| 6 | Charleston | $1,320 |
| 7 | Peoria Heights | $1,330 |
| 8 | Savoy | $1,340 |
| 9 | Danville | $1,360 |
| 10 | Urbana | $1,380 |
| 11 | Normal | $1,390 |
| 12 | Peoria | $1,407 |
| 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 | Deerfield | $3,980 |
| 3 | Barrington | $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 | Bartlett | $3,530 |
| 13 | Bolingbrook | $3,505 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $3,490 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $3,490 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Carol Stream.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Carol Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale Heights, IL | 3.5 mi | $3,030 | +$190 (+7%) |
| Bloomingdale, IL | 3.5 mi | $3,030 | +$190 (+7%) |
| Wheaton, IL | 4.2 mi | $3,235 | +$395 (+14%) |
| Roselle, IL | 5.2 mi | $3,090 | +$250 (+9%) |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 5.8 mi | $2,440 | $-400 (-14%) |
| Bartlett, IL | 6.9 mi | $3,530 | +$690 (+24%) |
| Warrenville, IL | 7.4 mi | $3,260 | +$420 (+15%) |
| Addison, IL | 7.8 mi | $2,380 | $-460 (-16%) |
| Streamwood, IL | 8 mi | $3,590 | +$750 (+26%) |
| Lombard, IL | 8 mi | $3,240 | +$400 (+14%) |
| Lisle, IL | 9.3 mi | $3,120 | +$280 (+10%) |
| Schaumburg, IL | 9.6 mi | $3,313 | +$473 (+17%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Carol Stream — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Carol Stream?
As of August 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Carol Stream, Illinois is $2,840 per month. This is +55% higher than the citywide median of $1,834.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Carol Stream?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $113,600 ($9,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $54.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Carol Stream expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Carol Stream's 4+ bedroom median of $2,840 is +13% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522. It ranks in the 63th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Carol Stream rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 139 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Carol Stream ranks #85 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Carol Stream?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Glen Ellyn ($2,440), Addison ($2,380).