4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Deerfield, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Deerfield, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +57% higher than the citywide median of $2,529 and +58% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Deerfield
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 Deerfield
Compare Deerfield'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 (this page) | $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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Deerfield.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Deerfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northbrook, IL | 4 mi | $3,580 | $-400 (-10%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 4.3 mi | $2,870 | $-1,110 (-28%) |
| Highland Park, IL | 5.1 mi | $3,760 | $-220 (-6%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 5.9 mi | $3,820 | $-160 (-4%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 7 mi | $3,590 | $-390 (-10%) |
| Lake Bluff, IL | 7.7 mi | $3,170 | $-810 (-20%) |
| Glenview, IL | 7.9 mi | $3,140 | $-840 (-21%) |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 9.3 mi | $3,070 | $-910 (-23%) |
| Libertyville, IL | 9.8 mi | $3,120 | $-860 (-22%) |
| Morton Grove, IL | 11 mi | $3,980 | — |
| Des Plaines, IL | 11.1 mi | $2,500 | $-1,480 (-37%) |
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 11.9 mi | $2,940 | $-1,040 (-26%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Deerfield — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Deerfield?
As of August 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Deerfield, Illinois is $3,980 per month. This is +57% higher than the citywide median of $2,529.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Deerfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $159,200 ($13,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $76.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Deerfield expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Deerfield's 4+ bedroom median of $3,980 is +58% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522. It ranks in the 89th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Deerfield rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 139 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Deerfield ranks #138 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Deerfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Northbrook ($3,580), Wheeling ($2,870), Highland Park ($3,760).