4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Highland Park, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Highland Park, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +26% higher than the citywide median of $2,980 and +49% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 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 (this page) | $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 Highland Park.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Highland Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northbrook, IL | 4.9 mi | $3,580 | $-180 (-5%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 5.1 mi | $3,980 | +$220 (+6%) |
| Lake Forest, IL | 5.3 mi | $3,980 | +$220 (+6%) |
| Glenview, IL | 7.7 mi | $3,140 | $-620 (-16%) |
| Lake Bluff, IL | 7.8 mi | $3,170 | $-590 (-16%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 8.9 mi | $2,870 | $-890 (-24%) |
| Wilmette, IL | 9.5 mi | $3,820 | +$60 (+2%) |
| Morton Grove, IL | 10 mi | $3,980 | +$220 (+6%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 11 mi | $3,820 | +$60 (+2%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 11.1 mi | $3,590 | $-170 (-5%) |
| Skokie, IL | 11.3 mi | $2,800 | $-960 (-26%) |
| Libertyville, IL | 12.5 mi | $3,120 | $-640 (-17%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Highland Park — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Highland Park?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Highland Park, Illinois is $3,760 per month. This is +26% higher than the citywide median of $2,980.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Highland Park?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $150,400 ($12,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $72.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Highland Park expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Highland Park's 4+ bedroom median of $3,760 is +49% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 86th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Highland Park rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 139 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Highland Park ranks #133 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Highland Park?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Northbrook ($3,580), Glenview ($3,140), Lake Bluff ($3,170).