4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Decatur, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Decatur, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +47% higher than the citywide median of $1,057 and +38% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Decatur
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 Decatur
Compare Decatur'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Decatur.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Decatur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IL | 42.2 mi | $1,450 | $-100 (-6%) |
| Springfield, IL | 42.9 mi | $1,515 | $-35 (-2%) |
| Normal, IL | 46 mi | $1,390 | $-160 (-10%) |
| Savoy, IL | 54.1 mi | $1,340 | $-210 (-14%) |
| Champaign, IL | 54.2 mi | $1,633 | +$83 (+5%) |
| Urbana, IL | 60.2 mi | $1,380 | $-170 (-11%) |
| Pekin, IL | 62.3 mi | $1,250 | $-300 (-19%) |
| Washington, IL | 64.1 mi | $1,430 | $-120 (-8%) |
| Charleston, IL | 64.4 mi | $1,320 | $-230 (-15%) |
| Rantoul, IL | 67.2 mi | $1,300 | $-250 (-16%) |
| East Peoria, IL | 68.6 mi | $1,280 | $-270 (-17%) |
| Peoria Heights, IL | 71.8 mi | $1,330 | $-220 (-14%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Decatur — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Decatur?
As of October 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Decatur, Illinois is $1,550 per month. This is +47% higher than the citywide median of $1,057.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Decatur?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $62,000 ($5,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Decatur expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Decatur's 4+ bedroom median of $1,550 is +38% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 8th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Decatur rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 135 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Decatur ranks #21 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Decatur?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Bloomington ($1,450), Springfield ($1,515), Normal ($1,390).