4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Machesney Park, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Machesney Park, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +16% higher than the citywide median of $1,610 and +26% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Machesney 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 Machesney Park
Compare Machesney Park'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
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Machesney Park.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Machesney Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, IL | 5.3 mi | $1,538 | $-322 (-17%) |
| Beloit, WI | 13.9 mi | $1,490 | $-370 (-20%) |
| Janesville, WI | 24.2 mi | $1,530 | $-330 (-18%) |
| Sycamore, IL | 35.3 mi | $2,370 | +$510 (+27%) |
| Dekalb, IL | 36.8 mi | $2,200 | +$340 (+18%) |
| Woodstock, IL | 39.5 mi | $2,440 | +$580 (+31%) |
| Dixon, IL | 48.4 mi | $1,300 | $-560 (-30%) |
| Crystal Lake, IL | 49.2 mi | $2,700 | +$840 (+45%) |
| Lake in the Hills, IL | 50 mi | $3,210 | +$1,350 (+73%) |
| McHenry, IL | 50.6 mi | $2,880 | +$1,020 (+55%) |
| Fitchburg, WI | 51.8 mi | $2,124 | +$264 (+14%) |
| West Dundee, IL | 53 mi | $2,640 | +$780 (+42%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Machesney Park — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Machesney Park?
As of October 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Machesney Park, Illinois is $1,860 per month. This is +16% higher than the citywide median of $1,610.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Machesney Park?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $74,400 ($6,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Machesney Park expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Machesney Park's 4+ bedroom median of $1,860 is +26% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 22th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Machesney Park rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 135 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Machesney Park ranks #33 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Machesney Park?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Rockford ($1,538), Beloit ($1,490), Janesville ($1,530).