4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Northbrook, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Northbrook, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +19% higher than the citywide median of $3,014 and +42% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 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 (this page) | $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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Northbrook.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Northbrook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenview, IL | 3.9 mi | $3,140 | $-440 (-12%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 4 mi | $3,980 | +$400 (+11%) |
| Highland Park, IL | 4.9 mi | $3,760 | +$180 (+5%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 5.3 mi | $2,870 | $-710 (-20%) |
| Morton Grove, IL | 7 mi | $3,980 | +$400 (+11%) |
| Lake Forest, IL | 7.7 mi | $3,980 | +$400 (+11%) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 8.4 mi | $2,500 | $-1,080 (-30%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 8.7 mi | $3,820 | +$240 (+7%) |
| Wilmette, IL | 9.2 mi | $3,820 | +$240 (+7%) |
| Skokie, IL | 9.4 mi | $2,800 | $-780 (-22%) |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 9.8 mi | $3,070 | $-510 (-14%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 10.9 mi | $3,590 | +$10 (0%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Northbrook — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Northbrook?
As of October 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Northbrook, Illinois is $3,580 per month. This is +19% higher than the citywide median of $3,014.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Northbrook?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $143,200 ($11,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $68.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Northbrook expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Northbrook's 4+ bedroom median of $3,580 is +42% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 83th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Northbrook rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 135 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Northbrook ranks #125 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Northbrook?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Glenview ($3,140), Wheeling ($2,870), Des Plaines ($2,500).