4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Schaumburg, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Schaumburg, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +58% higher than the citywide median of $2,099 and +31% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Schaumburg
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 Schaumburg
Compare Schaumburg'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Schaumburg.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Schaumburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roselle, IL | 4.6 mi | $3,090 | $-223 (-7%) |
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 4.7 mi | $2,940 | $-373 (-11%) |
| Palatine, IL | 5.6 mi | $2,830 | $-483 (-15%) |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 6.2 mi | $2,960 | $-353 (-11%) |
| Bloomingdale, IL | 6.6 mi | $3,030 | $-283 (-9%) |
| Streamwood, IL | 7 mi | $3,590 | +$277 (+8%) |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 7.3 mi | $3,070 | $-243 (-7%) |
| Glendale Heights, IL | 8.7 mi | $3,030 | $-283 (-9%) |
| Addison, IL | 9 mi | $2,380 | $-933 (-28%) |
| Barrington, IL | 9.1 mi | $3,980 | +$667 (+20%) |
| Carol Stream, IL | 9.6 mi | $2,840 | $-473 (-14%) |
| Bartlett, IL | 9.7 mi | $3,530 | +$217 (+7%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Schaumburg — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Schaumburg?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Schaumburg, Illinois is $3,313 per month. This is +58% higher than the citywide median of $2,099.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Schaumburg?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $132,520 ($11,043/month gross), which works out to roughly $63.71/hour at a full-time job.
Is Schaumburg expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Schaumburg's 4+ bedroom median of $3,313 is +31% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 76th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Schaumburg rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 139 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Schaumburg ranks #120 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Schaumburg?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Roselle ($3,090), Rolling Meadows ($2,940), Palatine ($2,830).