4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Glendale Heights, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Glendale Heights, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +55% higher than the citywide median of $1,949 and +20% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,530.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Glendale Heights
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 Glendale Heights
Compare Glendale Heights's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rantoul | $1,011 |
| 2 | Pekin | $1,250 |
| 3 | Quincy | $1,290 |
| 4 | Dixon | $1,300 |
| 5 | Charleston | $1,320 |
| 6 | Savoy | $1,340 |
| 7 | Danville | $1,360 |
| 8 | Urbana | $1,380 |
| 9 | Normal | $1,390 |
| 10 | Peoria | $1,407 |
| 11 | Carbondale | $1,410 |
| 12 | Washington | $1,430 |
| 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 | Lake Forest | $3,980 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $3,980 |
| 4 | Barrington | $3,980 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $3,820 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $3,820 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $3,760 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $3,685 |
| 9 | Naperville | $3,600 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $3,590 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $3,590 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $3,580 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $3,530 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $3,505 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $3,490 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Glendale Heights.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Glendale Heights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomingdale, IL | 2.3 mi | $3,030 | — |
| Carol Stream, IL | 3.5 mi | $2,840 | $-190 (-6%) |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 3.9 mi | $2,440 | $-590 (-19%) |
| Roselle, IL | 4.3 mi | $3,090 | +$60 (+2%) |
| Addison, IL | 4.3 mi | $2,380 | $-650 (-21%) |
| Lombard, IL | 5 mi | $3,240 | +$210 (+7%) |
| Wheaton, IL | 5.1 mi | $3,235 | +$205 (+7%) |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 8.3 mi | $2,960 | $-70 (-2%) |
| Downers Grove, IL | 8.4 mi | $3,140 | +$110 (+4%) |
| Schaumburg, IL | 8.7 mi | $3,313 | +$283 (+9%) |
| Lisle, IL | 8.9 mi | $3,120 | +$90 (+3%) |
| Elmhurst, IL | 9.6 mi | $3,490 | +$460 (+15%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Glendale Heights — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Glendale Heights?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Glendale Heights, Illinois is $3,030 per month. This is +55% higher than the citywide median of $1,949.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Glendale Heights?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $121,200 ($10,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $58.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Glendale Heights expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Glendale Heights's 4+ bedroom median of $3,030 is +20% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,530. It ranks in the 68th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Glendale Heights rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 139 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Glendale Heights ranks #101 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Glendale Heights?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Carol Stream ($2,840), Glen Ellyn ($2,440), Addison ($2,380).