4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Oak Lawn, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Oak Lawn, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +36% higher than the citywide median of $1,808 and +2% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Oak Lawn
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 Oak Lawn
Compare Oak Lawn's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $935 |
| 2 | Pekin | $1,250 |
| 3 | Quincy | $1,290 |
| 4 | Dixon | $1,300 |
| 5 | Rantoul | $1,300 |
| 6 | Charleston | $1,320 |
| 7 | Peoria Heights | $1,330 |
| 8 | Savoy | $1,340 |
| 9 | Danville | $1,360 |
| 10 | Urbana | $1,380 |
| 11 | Normal | $1,390 |
| 12 | Peoria | $1,407 |
| 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 | Deerfield | $3,980 |
| 3 | Barrington | $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 | Bartlett | $3,530 |
| 13 | Bolingbrook | $3,505 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $3,490 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $3,490 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Oak Lawn.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Oak Lawn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Ridge, IL | 2 mi | $2,200 | $-260 (-11%) |
| Alsip, IL | 2.9 mi | $2,100 | $-360 (-15%) |
| Worth, IL | 3.1 mi | $2,250 | $-210 (-9%) |
| Evergreen Park, IL | 3.5 mi | $2,440 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Midlothian, IL | 5.6 mi | $2,220 | $-240 (-10%) |
| Blue Island, IL | 6.3 mi | $2,020 | $-440 (-18%) |
| Orland Park, IL | 8.2 mi | $2,720 | +$260 (+11%) |
| Cicero, IL | 8.6 mi | $2,200 | $-260 (-11%) |
| Berwyn, IL | 8.8 mi | $2,410 | $-50 (-2%) |
| Riverdale, IL | 9.3 mi | $2,170 | $-290 (-12%) |
| La Grange, IL | 9.6 mi | $2,600 | +$140 (+6%) |
| Brookfield, IL | 10.1 mi | $2,310 | $-150 (-6%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Oak Lawn — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Oak Lawn?
As of August 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Oak Lawn, Illinois is $2,460 per month. This is +36% higher than the citywide median of $1,808.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Oak Lawn?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $98,400 ($8,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $47.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oak Lawn expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Oak Lawn's 4+ bedroom median of $2,460 is +2% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522. It ranks in the 47th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oak Lawn rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 139 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Oak Lawn ranks #65 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Oak Lawn?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Chicago Ridge ($2,200), Alsip ($2,100), Worth ($2,250).