4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Crystal Lake, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Crystal Lake, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +37% higher than the citywide median of $1,969 and +7% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Crystal Lake
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 Crystal Lake
Compare Crystal Lake'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 | $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? 3 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Crystal Lake.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Crystal Lake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake in the Hills, IL | 2 mi | $3,210 | +$510 (+19%) |
| McHenry, IL | 7.2 mi | $2,880 | +$180 (+7%) |
| Carpentersville, IL | 8.5 mi | $2,790 | +$90 (+3%) |
| West Dundee, IL | 8.8 mi | $2,640 | $-60 (-2%) |
| Woodstock, IL | 11 mi | $2,440 | $-260 (-10%) |
| Elgin, IL | 13.9 mi | $2,947 | +$247 (+9%) |
| Round Lake, IL | 17 mi | $2,900 | +$200 (+7%) |
| Streamwood, IL | 17.9 mi | $3,590 | +$890 (+33%) |
| Round Lake Beach, IL | 19 mi | $2,102 | $-598 (-22%) |
| Mundelein, IL | 20.1 mi | $3,020 | +$320 (+12%) |
| Grayslake, IL | 20.8 mi | $2,970 | +$270 (+10%) |
| Saint Charles, IL | 20.9 mi | $3,180 | +$480 (+18%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Crystal Lake — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Crystal Lake?
As of October 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Crystal Lake, Illinois is $2,700 per month. This is +37% higher than the citywide median of $1,969.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Crystal Lake?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $108,000 ($9,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $51.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Crystal Lake expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Crystal Lake's 4+ bedroom median of $2,700 is +7% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 57th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Crystal Lake rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 135 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Crystal Lake ranks #73 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Crystal Lake?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include West Dundee ($2,640), Woodstock ($2,440), Round Lake Beach ($2,102).