4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Forest Park, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Forest Park, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +56% higher than the citywide median of $1,592 and +1% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Forest 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 Forest Park
Compare Forest 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 Forest Park.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Forest Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park, IL | 2.1 mi | $3,063 | +$573 (+23%) |
| Broadview, IL | 2.7 mi | $2,110 | $-380 (-15%) |
| Berwyn, IL | 2.8 mi | $2,410 | $-80 (-3%) |
| Brookfield, IL | 3.5 mi | $2,310 | $-180 (-7%) |
| Elmwood Park, IL | 3.9 mi | $2,520 | +$30 (+1%) |
| Cicero, IL | 4.4 mi | $2,200 | $-290 (-12%) |
| La Grange Park, IL | 4.6 mi | $2,580 | +$90 (+4%) |
| La Grange, IL | 6.8 mi | $2,600 | +$110 (+4%) |
| Elmhurst, IL | 8.8 mi | $3,490 | +$1,000 (+40%) |
| Chicago, IL | 10 mi | $2,904 | +$414 (+17%) |
| Oak Lawn, IL | 11.5 mi | $2,460 | $-30 (-1%) |
| Willowbrook, IL | 11.5 mi | $3,180 | +$690 (+28%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Forest Park — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Forest Park?
As of August 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Forest Park, Illinois is $2,490 per month. This is +56% higher than the citywide median of $1,592.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Forest Park?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $99,600 ($8,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $47.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Forest Park expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Forest Park's 4+ bedroom median of $2,490 is +1% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522. It ranks in the 48th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Forest Park rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 139 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Forest Park ranks #67 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Forest Park?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Broadview ($2,110), Berwyn ($2,410), Brookfield ($2,310).