3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Palatine, IL
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Palatine, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +22% higher than the citywide median of $1,977 and +13% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Palatine
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 Palatine
Compare Palatine'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 | $3,040 |
| 12 | Bartlett | $3,010 |
| 13 | Bolingbrook | $2,985 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $2,970 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 3-bedroom rents than Palatine.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Palatine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 3.9 mi | $2,500 | +$90 (+4%) |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 4.8 mi | $2,615 | +$205 (+9%) |
| Schaumburg, IL | 5.6 mi | $2,820 | +$410 (+17%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 6.5 mi | $3,250 | +$840 (+35%) |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 8.3 mi | $2,520 | +$110 (+5%) |
| Barrington, IL | 8.5 mi | $3,390 | +$980 (+41%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 8.6 mi | $2,440 | +$30 (+1%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 10 mi | $3,060 | +$650 (+27%) |
| Roselle, IL | 10.1 mi | $2,630 | +$220 (+9%) |
| Mundelein, IL | 10.4 mi | $2,570 | +$160 (+7%) |
| Streamwood, IL | 11.4 mi | $3,060 | +$650 (+27%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 12.1 mi | $3,390 | +$980 (+41%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Palatine — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Palatine?
As of August 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Palatine, Illinois is $2,410 per month. This is +22% higher than the citywide median of $1,977.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Palatine?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $96,400 ($8,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $46.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Palatine expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Palatine's 3-bedroom median of $2,410 is +13% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 62th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Palatine rank for 3-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 3-bedroom data, Palatine ranks #86 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Palatine?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 3-bedroom rents than Palatine.