4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Grayslake, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Grayslake, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +21% higher than the citywide median of $2,461 and +18% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Grayslake
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 Grayslake
Compare Grayslake'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Grayslake.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Grayslake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Lake Beach, IL | 4 mi | $2,102 | $-868 (-29%) |
| Mundelein, IL | 4.6 mi | $3,020 | +$50 (+2%) |
| Round Lake, IL | 4.6 mi | $2,900 | $-70 (-2%) |
| Libertyville, IL | 7.1 mi | $3,120 | +$150 (+5%) |
| Gurnee, IL | 7.7 mi | $2,970 | — |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 9.2 mi | $3,590 | +$620 (+21%) |
| Antioch, IL | 9.7 mi | $2,280 | $-690 (-23%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 13 mi | $3,820 | +$850 (+29%) |
| Waukegan, IL | 13.1 mi | $2,360 | $-610 (-21%) |
| Lake Bluff, IL | 13.1 mi | $3,170 | +$200 (+7%) |
| Lake Forest, IL | 14.2 mi | $3,980 | +$1,010 (+34%) |
| Zion, IL | 15 mi | $2,320 | $-650 (-22%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Grayslake — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Grayslake?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Grayslake, Illinois is $2,970 per month. This is +21% higher than the citywide median of $2,461.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Grayslake?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $118,800 ($9,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $57.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Grayslake expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Grayslake's 4+ bedroom median of $2,970 is +18% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 67th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Grayslake rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 139 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Grayslake ranks #95 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Grayslake?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Round Lake Beach ($2,102), Round Lake ($2,900), Antioch ($2,280).