3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Lake Bluff, IL
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Lake Bluff, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +27% higher than the citywide median of $2,133 and +27% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Lake Bluff
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 Lake Bluff
Compare Lake Bluff'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 | $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 Lake Bluff.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Lake Bluff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libertyville, IL | 6.1 mi | $2,660 | $-40 (-1%) |
| Waukegan, IL | 6.4 mi | $2,010 | $-690 (-26%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 7.5 mi | $3,060 | +$360 (+13%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 7.7 mi | $3,390 | +$690 (+26%) |
| Highland Park, IL | 7.8 mi | $3,200 | +$500 (+19%) |
| Gurnee, IL | 8.1 mi | $2,530 | $-170 (-6%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 10.7 mi | $3,250 | +$550 (+20%) |
| Northbrook, IL | 11 mi | $3,040 | +$340 (+13%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 11.4 mi | $2,440 | $-260 (-10%) |
| Zion, IL | 12.1 mi | $1,980 | $-720 (-27%) |
| Mundelein, IL | 12.3 mi | $2,570 | $-130 (-5%) |
| Grayslake, IL | 13.1 mi | $2,530 | $-170 (-6%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Lake Bluff — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Lake Bluff?
As of August 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Lake Bluff, Illinois is $2,700 per month. This is +27% higher than the citywide median of $2,133.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Lake Bluff?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $108,000 ($9,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $51.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lake Bluff expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Lake Bluff's 3-bedroom median of $2,700 is +27% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 73th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lake Bluff rank for 3-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 3-bedroom data, Lake Bluff ranks #114 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Lake Bluff?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Libertyville ($2,660), Waukegan ($2,010), Gurnee ($2,530).