4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Sycamore, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Sycamore, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +31% higher than the citywide median of $1,811 and +6% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Sycamore
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 Sycamore
Compare Sycamore's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $900 |
| 2 | Pekin | $1,250 |
| 3 | East Peoria | $1,280 |
| 4 | Quincy | $1,290 |
| 5 | Dixon | $1,300 |
| 6 | Rantoul | $1,300 |
| 7 | Charleston | $1,320 |
| 8 | Peoria Heights | $1,330 |
| 9 | Savoy | $1,340 |
| 10 | Danville | $1,360 |
| 11 | Urbana | $1,380 |
| 12 | Normal | $1,390 |
| 13 | Peoria | $1,407 |
| 14 | Washington | $1,430 |
| 15 | Bloomington | $1,450 |
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 | 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 | Bolingbrook | $3,505 |
| 13 | Romeoville | $3,490 |
| 14 | Elmhurst | $3,490 |
| 15 | Geneva | $3,470 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Sycamore.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Sycamore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dekalb, IL | 10.1 mi | $2,200 | $-170 (-7%) |
| Elgin, IL | 23.8 mi | $2,947 | +$577 (+24%) |
| Geneva, IL | 23.8 mi | $3,470 | +$1,100 (+46%) |
| North Aurora, IL | 25.3 mi | $2,990 | +$620 (+26%) |
| West Dundee, IL | 25.5 mi | $2,640 | +$270 (+11%) |
| Saint Charles, IL | 25.6 mi | $3,180 | +$810 (+34%) |
| Woodstock, IL | 26.1 mi | $2,440 | +$70 (+3%) |
| Carpentersville, IL | 26.5 mi | $2,790 | +$420 (+18%) |
| Lake in the Hills, IL | 27.1 mi | $3,210 | +$840 (+35%) |
| Crystal Lake, IL | 27.7 mi | $2,700 | +$330 (+14%) |
| Aurora, IL | 31.4 mi | $3,162 | +$792 (+33%) |
| Oswego, IL | 31.5 mi | $2,475 | +$105 (+4%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Sycamore — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Sycamore?
As of October 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Sycamore, Illinois is $2,370 per month. This is +31% higher than the citywide median of $1,811.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Sycamore?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $94,800 ($7,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $45.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Sycamore expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Sycamore's 4+ bedroom median of $2,370 is +6% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 43th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Sycamore rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 135 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Sycamore ranks #54 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Sycamore?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Dekalb ($2,200).