4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Joliet, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Joliet, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +44% higher than the citywide median of $1,675 and +4% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Joliet
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 Joliet
Compare Joliet's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $900 |
| 2 | Pekin | $1,250 |
| 3 | East Peoria | $1,280 |
| 4 | Quincy | $1,290 |
| 5 | Dixon | $1,300 |
| 6 | Rantoul | $1,300 |
| 7 | Charleston | $1,320 |
| 8 | Peoria Heights | $1,330 |
| 9 | Savoy | $1,340 |
| 10 | Danville | $1,360 |
| 11 | Urbana | $1,380 |
| 12 | Normal | $1,390 |
| 13 | Peoria | $1,407 |
| 14 | Washington | $1,430 |
| 15 | Bloomington | $1,450 |
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 | 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 | Bolingbrook | $3,505 |
| 13 | Romeoville | $3,490 |
| 14 | Elmhurst | $3,490 |
| 15 | Geneva | $3,470 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 4+ bedroom rents than Joliet.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Joliet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romeoville, IL | 5.9 mi | $3,490 | +$1,080 (+45%) |
| Lockport, IL | 6.2 mi | $2,850 | +$440 (+18%) |
| Plainfield, IL | 7.5 mi | $3,685 | +$1,275 (+53%) |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 9.5 mi | $3,505 | +$1,095 (+45%) |
| Woodridge, IL | 14.5 mi | $2,880 | +$470 (+20%) |
| Lisle, IL | 16.9 mi | $3,120 | +$710 (+29%) |
| Darien, IL | 17 mi | $3,330 | +$920 (+38%) |
| Oswego, IL | 17.1 mi | $2,475 | +$65 (+3%) |
| Aurora, IL | 17.8 mi | $3,162 | +$752 (+31%) |
| Warrenville, IL | 19.2 mi | $3,260 | +$850 (+35%) |
| Willowbrook, IL | 19.2 mi | $3,180 | +$770 (+32%) |
| Downers Grove, IL | 19.5 mi | $3,140 | +$730 (+30%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Joliet — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Joliet?
As of October 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Joliet, Illinois is $2,410 per month. This is +44% higher than the citywide median of $1,675.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Joliet?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $96,400 ($8,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $46.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Joliet expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Joliet's 4+ bedroom median of $2,410 is +4% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 45th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Joliet rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 135 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Joliet ranks #58 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Joliet?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 4+ bedroom rents than Joliet.