4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Des Plaines, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Des Plaines, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +19% higher than the citywide median of $2,108 and +1% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Des Plaines
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 Des Plaines
Compare Des Plaines'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 Des Plaines.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Des Plaines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenview, IL | 6.6 mi | $3,140 | +$640 (+26%) |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 7.1 mi | $2,960 | +$460 (+18%) |
| Morton Grove, IL | 7.5 mi | $3,980 | +$1,480 (+59%) |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 7.9 mi | $3,070 | +$570 (+23%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 8.2 mi | $2,870 | +$370 (+15%) |
| Northbrook, IL | 8.4 mi | $3,580 | +$1,080 (+43%) |
| Elmhurst, IL | 8.7 mi | $3,490 | +$990 (+40%) |
| Elmwood Park, IL | 8.8 mi | $2,520 | +$20 (+1%) |
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 9.2 mi | $2,940 | +$440 (+18%) |
| Addison, IL | 10.2 mi | $2,380 | $-120 (-5%) |
| Skokie, IL | 10.5 mi | $2,800 | +$300 (+12%) |
| Broadview, IL | 11.1 mi | $2,110 | $-390 (-16%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Des Plaines — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Des Plaines?
As of August 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Des Plaines, Illinois is $2,500 per month. This is +19% higher than the citywide median of $2,108.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Des Plaines?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $100,000 ($8,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $48.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Des Plaines expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Des Plaines's 4+ bedroom median of $2,500 is +1% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522. It ranks in the 49th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Des Plaines rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 139 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Des Plaines ranks #69 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Des Plaines?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Addison ($2,380), Broadview ($2,110).