3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Highland Park, IL
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Highland Park, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +5% higher than the citywide median of $3,034 and +50% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Highland 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 3-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Highland Park
Compare Highland Park's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 3-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $875 |
| 2 | Pekin | $1,190 |
| 3 | Dixon | $1,210 |
| 4 | Macomb | $1,220 |
| 5 | Charleston | $1,230 |
| 6 | Danville | $1,230 |
| 7 | Quincy | $1,230 |
| 8 | Swansea | $1,243 |
| 9 | Peoria Heights | $1,270 |
| 10 | Rantoul | $1,270 |
| 11 | Rock Island | $1,290 |
| 12 | Decatur | $1,310 |
| 13 | Savoy | $1,310 |
| 14 | Moline | $1,320 |
| 15 | Peoria | $1,340 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $3,390 |
| 2 | Deerfield | $3,390 |
| 3 | Barrington | $3,390 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $3,250 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $3,250 |
| 6 | Highland Park (this page) | $3,200 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $3,165 |
| 8 | Naperville | $3,068 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $3,060 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $3,060 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $3,040 |
| 12 | Bartlett | $3,010 |
| 13 | Bolingbrook | $2,985 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $2,970 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Highland Park.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Highland Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northbrook, IL | 4.9 mi | $3,040 | $-160 (-5%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 5.1 mi | $3,390 | +$190 (+6%) |
| Glenview, IL | 7.7 mi | $2,670 | $-530 (-17%) |
| Lake Bluff, IL | 7.8 mi | $2,700 | $-500 (-16%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 8.9 mi | $2,440 | $-760 (-24%) |
| Wilmette, IL | 9.5 mi | $3,250 | +$50 (+2%) |
| Morton Grove, IL | 10 mi | $3,390 | +$190 (+6%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 11 mi | $3,250 | +$50 (+2%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 11.1 mi | $3,060 | $-140 (-4%) |
| Skokie, IL | 11.3 mi | $2,380 | $-820 (-26%) |
| Libertyville, IL | 12.5 mi | $2,660 | $-540 (-17%) |
| Evanston, IL | 12.7 mi | $2,875 | $-325 (-10%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Highland Park — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Highland Park?
As of August 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Highland Park, Illinois is $3,200 per month. This is +5% higher than the citywide median of $3,034.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Highland Park?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $128,000 ($10,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $61.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Highland Park expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Highland Park's 3-bedroom median of $3,200 is +50% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 85th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Highland Park rank for 3-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 3-bedroom data, Highland Park ranks #137 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Highland Park?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Northbrook ($3,040), Glenview ($2,670), Lake Bluff ($2,700).