4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Plainfield, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Plainfield, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +27% higher than the citywide median of $2,898 and +46% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rantoul | $1,011 |
| 2 | Pekin | $1,250 |
| 3 | Quincy | $1,290 |
| 4 | Dixon | $1,300 |
| 5 | Charleston | $1,320 |
| 6 | Savoy | $1,340 |
| 7 | Danville | $1,360 |
| 8 | Urbana | $1,380 |
| 9 | Normal | $1,390 |
| 10 | Peoria | $1,407 |
| 11 | Carbondale | $1,410 |
| 12 | Washington | $1,430 |
| 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 | Lake Forest | $3,980 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $3,980 |
| 4 | Barrington | $3,980 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $3,820 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $3,820 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $3,760 |
| 8 | Plainfield (this page) | $3,685 |
| 9 | Naperville | $3,600 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $3,590 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $3,590 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $3,580 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $3,530 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $3,505 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $3,490 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Plainfield.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Plainfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joliet, IL | 7.5 mi | $2,410 | $-1,275 (-35%) |
| Romeoville, IL | 8.8 mi | $3,490 | $-195 (-5%) |
| Oswego, IL | 9.9 mi | $2,475 | $-1,210 (-33%) |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 10.3 mi | $3,505 | $-180 (-5%) |
| Aurora, IL | 11.9 mi | $3,162 | $-523 (-14%) |
| Lockport, IL | 12.3 mi | $2,850 | $-835 (-23%) |
| Yorkville, IL | 13.9 mi | $2,520 | $-1,165 (-32%) |
| Warrenville, IL | 16.2 mi | $3,260 | $-425 (-12%) |
| Woodridge, IL | 16.4 mi | $2,880 | $-805 (-22%) |
| Lisle, IL | 16.8 mi | $3,120 | $-565 (-15%) |
| Wheaton, IL | 19.8 mi | $3,235 | $-450 (-12%) |
| Darien, IL | 20 mi | $3,330 | $-355 (-10%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Plainfield — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Plainfield?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Plainfield, Illinois is $3,685 per month. This is +27% higher than the citywide median of $2,898.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Plainfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $147,400 ($12,283/month gross), which works out to roughly $70.87/hour at a full-time job.
Is Plainfield expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Plainfield's 4+ bedroom median of $3,685 is +46% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 85th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Plainfield rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 139 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Plainfield ranks #132 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Plainfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Joliet ($2,410), Romeoville ($3,490), Oswego ($2,475).