4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Elmhurst, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Elmhurst, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +41% higher than the citywide median of $2,468 and +38% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Elmhurst
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 Elmhurst
Compare Elmhurst'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 (this page) | $3,490 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Elmhurst.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Elmhurst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison, IL | 5.7 mi | $2,380 | $-1,110 (-32%) |
| Lombard, IL | 5.7 mi | $3,240 | $-250 (-7%) |
| Broadview, IL | 6.5 mi | $2,110 | $-1,380 (-40%) |
| La Grange Park, IL | 6.5 mi | $2,580 | $-910 (-26%) |
| Westmont, IL | 7.4 mi | $2,780 | $-710 (-20%) |
| Brookfield, IL | 8.1 mi | $2,310 | $-1,180 (-34%) |
| Downers Grove, IL | 8.2 mi | $3,140 | $-350 (-10%) |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 8.6 mi | $2,440 | $-1,050 (-30%) |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 8.6 mi | $2,960 | $-530 (-15%) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 8.7 mi | $2,500 | $-990 (-28%) |
| Forest Park, IL | 8.8 mi | $2,490 | $-1,000 (-29%) |
| La Grange, IL | 9.2 mi | $2,600 | $-890 (-26%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Elmhurst — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Elmhurst?
As of August 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Elmhurst, Illinois is $3,490 per month. This is +41% higher than the citywide median of $2,468.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Elmhurst?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $139,600 ($11,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $67.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Elmhurst expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Elmhurst's 4+ bedroom median of $3,490 is +38% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522. It ranks in the 81th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Elmhurst rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 139 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Elmhurst ranks #125 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Elmhurst?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Addison ($2,380), Lombard ($3,240), Broadview ($2,110).