4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Lake Bluff, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Lake Bluff, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +53% higher than the citywide median of $2,068 and +26% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 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 | $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 Lake Bluff.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Lake Bluff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest, IL | 3.3 mi | $3,980 | +$810 (+26%) |
| Libertyville, IL | 6.1 mi | $3,120 | $-50 (-2%) |
| Waukegan, IL | 6.4 mi | $2,360 | $-810 (-26%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 7.5 mi | $3,590 | +$420 (+13%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 7.7 mi | $3,980 | +$810 (+26%) |
| Highland Park, IL | 7.8 mi | $3,760 | +$590 (+19%) |
| Gurnee, IL | 8.1 mi | $2,970 | $-200 (-6%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 10.7 mi | $3,820 | +$650 (+21%) |
| Northbrook, IL | 11 mi | $3,580 | +$410 (+13%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 11.4 mi | $2,870 | $-300 (-9%) |
| Zion, IL | 12.1 mi | $2,320 | $-850 (-27%) |
| Mundelein, IL | 12.3 mi | $3,020 | $-150 (-5%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Lake Bluff — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Lake Bluff?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Lake Bluff, Illinois is $3,170 per month. This is +53% higher than the citywide median of $2,068.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Lake Bluff?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $126,800 ($10,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $60.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lake Bluff expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Lake Bluff's 4+ bedroom median of $3,170 is +26% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 73th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lake Bluff rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 139 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Lake Bluff ranks #112 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Lake Bluff?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Libertyville ($3,120), Waukegan ($2,360), Gurnee ($2,970).