4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Highwood, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Highwood, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +40% higher than the citywide median of $2,333 and +29% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Highwood
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 Highwood
Compare Highwood'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 Highwood.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Highwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park, IL | 1.5 mi | $3,760 | +$500 (+15%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 5 mi | $3,980 | +$720 (+22%) |
| Northbrook, IL | 6 mi | $3,580 | +$320 (+10%) |
| Lake Bluff, IL | 6.4 mi | $3,170 | $-90 (-3%) |
| Glenview, IL | 9.1 mi | $3,140 | $-120 (-4%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 9.2 mi | $2,870 | $-390 (-12%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 10.3 mi | $3,590 | +$330 (+10%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 10.8 mi | $3,820 | +$560 (+17%) |
| Wilmette, IL | 10.9 mi | $3,820 | +$560 (+17%) |
| Libertyville, IL | 11.3 mi | $3,120 | $-140 (-4%) |
| Morton Grove, IL | 11.4 mi | $3,980 | +$720 (+22%) |
| Waukegan, IL | 12.2 mi | $2,360 | $-900 (-28%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Highwood — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Highwood?
As of August 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Highwood, Illinois is $3,260 per month. This is +40% higher than the citywide median of $2,333.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Highwood?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $130,400 ($10,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $62.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Highwood expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Highwood's 4+ bedroom median of $3,260 is +29% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522. It ranks in the 75th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Highwood rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 139 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Highwood ranks #119 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Highwood?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Lake Bluff ($3,170), Glenview ($3,140), Wheeling ($2,870).