4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Skokie, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Skokie, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +24% higher than the citywide median of $2,250 and +11% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Skokie
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 Skokie
Compare Skokie'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Skokie.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Skokie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morton Grove, IL | 3.2 mi | $3,980 | +$1,180 (+42%) |
| Wilmette, IL | 3.4 mi | $3,820 | +$1,020 (+36%) |
| Evanston, IL | 3.8 mi | $3,380 | +$580 (+21%) |
| Glenview, IL | 6 mi | $3,140 | +$340 (+12%) |
| Elmwood Park, IL | 9 mi | $2,520 | $-280 (-10%) |
| Northbrook, IL | 9.4 mi | $3,580 | +$780 (+28%) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 10.5 mi | $2,500 | $-300 (-11%) |
| Oak Park, IL | 10.9 mi | $3,063 | +$263 (+9%) |
| Highland Park, IL | 11.3 mi | $3,760 | +$960 (+34%) |
| Chicago, IL | 12.1 mi | $2,904 | +$104 (+4%) |
| Forest Park, IL | 12.7 mi | $2,490 | $-310 (-11%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 13.3 mi | $3,980 | +$1,180 (+42%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Skokie — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Skokie?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Skokie, Illinois is $2,800 per month. This is +24% higher than the citywide median of $2,250.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Skokie?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $112,000 ($9,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $53.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Skokie expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Skokie's 4+ bedroom median of $2,800 is +11% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 61th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Skokie rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 139 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Skokie ranks #79 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Skokie?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Elmwood Park ($2,520), Des Plaines ($2,500), Forest Park ($2,490).