3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Northbrook, IL
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Northbrook, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +1% higher than the citywide median of $3,020 and +43% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Northbrook
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 Northbrook
Compare Northbrook'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 (this page) | $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 Northbrook.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Northbrook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenview, IL | 3.9 mi | $2,670 | $-370 (-12%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 4 mi | $3,390 | +$350 (+12%) |
| Highland Park, IL | 4.9 mi | $3,200 | +$160 (+5%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 5.3 mi | $2,440 | $-600 (-20%) |
| Morton Grove, IL | 7 mi | $3,390 | +$350 (+12%) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 8.4 mi | $2,125 | $-915 (-30%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 8.7 mi | $3,250 | +$210 (+7%) |
| Wilmette, IL | 9.2 mi | $3,250 | +$210 (+7%) |
| Skokie, IL | 9.4 mi | $2,380 | $-660 (-22%) |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 9.8 mi | $2,615 | $-425 (-14%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 10.9 mi | $3,060 | +$20 (+1%) |
| Lake Bluff, IL | 11 mi | $2,700 | $-340 (-11%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Northbrook — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Northbrook?
As of August 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Northbrook, Illinois is $3,040 per month. This is +1% higher than the citywide median of $3,020.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Northbrook?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $121,600 ($10,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $58.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Northbrook expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Northbrook's 3-bedroom median of $3,040 is +43% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 81th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Northbrook rank for 3-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 3-bedroom data, Northbrook ranks #132 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Northbrook?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Glenview ($2,670), Wheeling ($2,440), Des Plaines ($2,125).