4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Rolling Meadows, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Rolling Meadows, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +48% higher than the citywide median of $1,984 and +17% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Rolling Meadows
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 Rolling Meadows
Compare Rolling Meadows'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 | $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? 4 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Rolling Meadows.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Rolling Meadows |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights, IL | 2.7 mi | $3,070 | +$130 (+4%) |
| Palatine, IL | 3.9 mi | $2,830 | $-110 (-4%) |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 4.4 mi | $2,960 | +$20 (+1%) |
| Schaumburg, IL | 4.7 mi | $3,313 | +$373 (+13%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 7.6 mi | $3,820 | +$880 (+30%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 7.7 mi | $2,870 | $-70 (-2%) |
| Roselle, IL | 8 mi | $3,090 | +$150 (+5%) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 9.2 mi | $2,500 | $-440 (-15%) |
| Addison, IL | 9.6 mi | $2,380 | $-560 (-19%) |
| Bloomingdale, IL | 9.8 mi | $3,030 | +$90 (+3%) |
| Glendale Heights, IL | 11.3 mi | $3,030 | +$90 (+3%) |
| Barrington, IL | 11.5 mi | $3,980 | +$1,040 (+35%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Rolling Meadows — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Rolling Meadows?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Rolling Meadows, Illinois is $2,940 per month. This is +48% higher than the citywide median of $1,984.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Rolling Meadows?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $117,600 ($9,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $56.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rolling Meadows expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Rolling Meadows's 4+ bedroom median of $2,940 is +17% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 66th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rolling Meadows rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 139 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Rolling Meadows ranks #92 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Rolling Meadows?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Palatine ($2,830), Wheeling ($2,870), Des Plaines ($2,500).