3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Oak Park, IL
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Oak Park, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +21% higher than the citywide median of $2,160 and +22% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Oak 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 3-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Oak Park
Compare Oak Park's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 3-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rantoul | $988 |
| 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 | Rock Island | $1,290 |
| 10 | Decatur | $1,310 |
| 11 | Savoy | $1,310 |
| 12 | Carbondale | $1,320 |
| 13 | Moline | $1,320 |
| 14 | Peoria | $1,340 |
| 15 | Urbana | $1,355 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $3,390 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $3,390 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $3,390 |
| 4 | Barrington | $3,390 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $3,250 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $3,250 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $3,200 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $3,165 |
| 9 | Naperville | $3,068 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $3,060 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $3,060 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $3,040 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $3,010 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $2,985 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Oak Park.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Oak Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park, IL | 2.1 mi | $2,120 | $-487 (-19%) |
| Elmwood Park, IL | 2.7 mi | $2,150 | $-457 (-18%) |
| Berwyn, IL | 3.4 mi | $2,060 | $-547 (-21%) |
| Cicero, IL | 4 mi | $1,880 | $-727 (-28%) |
| Broadview, IL | 4.8 mi | $1,800 | $-807 (-31%) |
| Brookfield, IL | 5.6 mi | $1,970 | $-637 (-24%) |
| La Grange Park, IL | 6.7 mi | $2,200 | $-407 (-16%) |
| Chicago, IL | 8.3 mi | $2,473 | $-134 (-5%) |
| La Grange, IL | 8.9 mi | $2,210 | $-397 (-15%) |
| Elmhurst, IL | 10.3 mi | $2,970 | +$363 (+14%) |
| Morton Grove, IL | 10.8 mi | $3,390 | +$783 (+30%) |
| Skokie, IL | 10.9 mi | $2,380 | $-227 (-9%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Oak Park — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Oak Park?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Oak Park, Illinois is $2,607 per month. This is +21% higher than the citywide median of $2,160.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Oak Park?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $104,280 ($8,690/month gross), which works out to roughly $50.13/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oak Park expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Oak Park's 3-bedroom median of $2,607 is +22% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 70th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oak Park rank for 3-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 3-bedroom data, Oak Park ranks #105 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Oak Park?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Forest Park ($2,120), Elmwood Park ($2,150), Berwyn ($2,060).