4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Rockford, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Rockford, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +28% higher than the citywide median of $1,204 and +39% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Rockford
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 Rockford
Compare Rockford's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $935 |
| 2 | Pekin | $1,250 |
| 3 | Quincy | $1,290 |
| 4 | Dixon | $1,300 |
| 5 | Rantoul | $1,300 |
| 6 | Charleston | $1,320 |
| 7 | Peoria Heights | $1,330 |
| 8 | Savoy | $1,340 |
| 9 | Danville | $1,360 |
| 10 | Urbana | $1,380 |
| 11 | Normal | $1,390 |
| 12 | Peoria | $1,407 |
| 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 | Deerfield | $3,980 |
| 3 | Barrington | $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 | Bartlett | $3,530 |
| 13 | Bolingbrook | $3,505 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $3,490 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $3,490 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Rockford.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Rockford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beloit, WI | 17.9 mi | $1,490 | $-48 (-3%) |
| Janesville, WI | 28.6 mi | $1,530 | $-8 (-1%) |
| Sycamore, IL | 34.1 mi | $2,370 | +$832 (+54%) |
| Dekalb, IL | 34.3 mi | $2,200 | +$662 (+43%) |
| Woodstock, IL | 41.9 mi | $2,440 | +$902 (+59%) |
| Dixon, IL | 43.2 mi | $1,300 | $-238 (-15%) |
| Crystal Lake, IL | 51 mi | $2,700 | +$1,162 (+76%) |
| Lake in the Hills, IL | 51.6 mi | $3,210 | +$1,672 (+109%) |
| McHenry, IL | 53.1 mi | $2,880 | +$1,342 (+87%) |
| West Dundee, IL | 54 mi | $2,640 | +$1,102 (+72%) |
| Elgin, IL | 54.6 mi | $2,947 | +$1,409 (+92%) |
| Fitchburg, WI | 54.7 mi | $2,124 | +$586 (+38%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Rockford — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Rockford?
As of August 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Rockford, Illinois is $1,538 per month. This is +28% higher than the citywide median of $1,204.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Rockford?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $61,520 ($5,127/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rockford expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Rockford's 4+ bedroom median of $1,538 is +39% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522. It ranks in the 8th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rockford rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 139 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Rockford ranks #19 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Rockford?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Beloit ($1,490), Janesville ($1,530), Dixon ($1,300).