3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Plainfield, IL
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Plainfield, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +9% higher than the citywide median of $2,898 and +49% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Plainfield
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 Plainfield
Compare Plainfield'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 (this page) | $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 Plainfield.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Plainfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joliet, IL | 7.5 mi | $2,060 | $-1,105 (-35%) |
| Romeoville, IL | 8.8 mi | $2,970 | $-195 (-6%) |
| Oswego, IL | 9.9 mi | $2,340 | $-825 (-26%) |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 10.3 mi | $2,985 | $-180 (-6%) |
| Aurora, IL | 11.9 mi | $2,718 | $-447 (-14%) |
| Lockport, IL | 12.3 mi | $2,430 | $-735 (-23%) |
| Yorkville, IL | 13.9 mi | $2,440 | $-725 (-23%) |
| Warrenville, IL | 16.2 mi | $2,770 | $-395 (-12%) |
| Woodridge, IL | 16.4 mi | $2,450 | $-715 (-23%) |
| Lisle, IL | 16.8 mi | $2,660 | $-505 (-16%) |
| Wheaton, IL | 19.8 mi | $2,755 | $-410 (-13%) |
| Darien, IL | 20 mi | $2,840 | $-325 (-10%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Plainfield — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Plainfield?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Plainfield, Illinois is $3,165 per month. This is +9% higher than the citywide median of $2,898.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Plainfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $126,600 ($10,550/month gross), which works out to roughly $60.87/hour at a full-time job.
Is Plainfield expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Plainfield's 3-bedroom median of $3,165 is +49% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 84th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Plainfield rank for 3-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 3-bedroom data, Plainfield ranks #135 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Plainfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Joliet ($2,060), Romeoville ($2,970), Oswego ($2,340).