4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Palatine, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Palatine, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +49% higher than the citywide median of $1,895 and +12% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 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 | $3,580 |
| 12 | Bolingbrook | $3,505 |
| 13 | Romeoville | $3,490 |
| 14 | Elmhurst | $3,490 |
| 15 | Geneva | $3,470 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 4+ bedroom rents than Palatine.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Palatine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 3.9 mi | $2,940 | +$110 (+4%) |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 4.8 mi | $3,070 | +$240 (+8%) |
| Schaumburg, IL | 5.6 mi | $3,313 | +$483 (+17%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 6.5 mi | $3,820 | +$990 (+35%) |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 8.3 mi | $2,960 | +$130 (+5%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 8.6 mi | $2,870 | +$40 (+1%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 10 mi | $3,590 | +$760 (+27%) |
| Roselle, IL | 10.1 mi | $3,090 | +$260 (+9%) |
| Mundelein, IL | 10.4 mi | $3,020 | +$190 (+7%) |
| Streamwood, IL | 11.4 mi | $3,590 | +$760 (+27%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 12.1 mi | $3,980 | +$1,150 (+41%) |
| Bloomingdale, IL | 12.1 mi | $3,030 | +$200 (+7%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Palatine — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Palatine?
As of October 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Palatine, Illinois is $2,830 per month. This is +49% higher than the citywide median of $1,895.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Palatine?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $113,200 ($9,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $54.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Palatine expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Palatine's 4+ bedroom median of $2,830 is +12% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 62th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Palatine rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 135 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Palatine ranks #80 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Palatine?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 4+ bedroom rents than Palatine.