4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Elmwood Park, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Elmwood Park, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +57% higher than the citywide median of $1,602 and in line with the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Elmwood Park
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 Elmwood Park
Compare Elmwood Park'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Elmwood Park.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Elmwood Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park, IL | 2.7 mi | $3,063 | +$543 (+22%) |
| Forest Park, IL | 3.9 mi | $2,490 | $-30 (-1%) |
| Broadview, IL | 5.6 mi | $2,110 | $-410 (-16%) |
| Berwyn, IL | 6.1 mi | $2,410 | $-110 (-4%) |
| Cicero, IL | 6.6 mi | $2,200 | $-320 (-13%) |
| Brookfield, IL | 7.2 mi | $2,310 | $-210 (-8%) |
| La Grange Park, IL | 7.7 mi | $2,580 | +$60 (+2%) |
| Morton Grove, IL | 8.4 mi | $3,980 | +$1,460 (+58%) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 8.8 mi | $2,500 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Skokie, IL | 9 mi | $2,800 | +$280 (+11%) |
| Elmhurst, IL | 9.4 mi | $3,490 | +$970 (+38%) |
| Chicago, IL | 9.8 mi | $2,904 | +$384 (+15%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Elmwood Park — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Elmwood Park?
As of August 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Elmwood Park, Illinois is $2,520 per month. This is +57% higher than the citywide median of $1,602.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Elmwood Park?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $100,800 ($8,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $48.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Elmwood Park expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Elmwood Park's 4+ bedroom median of $2,520 is right at the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522. It ranks in the 50th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Elmwood Park rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 139 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Elmwood Park ranks #70 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Elmwood Park?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Forest Park ($2,490), Broadview ($2,110), Berwyn ($2,410).