4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Urbana, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Urbana, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +2% higher than the citywide median of $1,348 and +45% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Urbana
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 Urbana
Compare Urbana'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 (this page) | $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? 4 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Urbana.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Urbana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, IL | 6.3 mi | $1,633 | +$253 (+18%) |
| Savoy, IL | 7.1 mi | $1,340 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Rantoul, IL | 13.4 mi | $1,300 | $-80 (-6%) |
| Danville, IL | 37.8 mi | $1,360 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Charleston, IL | 42 mi | $1,320 | $-60 (-4%) |
| Bloomington, IL | 59.4 mi | $1,450 | +$70 (+5%) |
| Decatur, IL | 60.2 mi | $1,550 | +$170 (+12%) |
| Kankakee, IL | 71.1 mi | $1,510 | +$130 (+9%) |
| Terre Haute, IN | 73.4 mi | $1,430 | +$50 (+4%) |
| Bradley, IL | 74.2 mi | $1,730 | +$350 (+25%) |
| Bourbonnais, IL | 76.9 mi | $1,860 | +$480 (+35%) |
| West Lafayette, IN | 86.1 mi | $1,750 | +$370 (+27%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Urbana — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Urbana?
As of October 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Urbana, Illinois is $1,380 per month. This is +2% higher than the citywide median of $1,348.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Urbana?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $55,200 ($4,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Urbana expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Urbana's 4+ bedroom median of $1,380 is +45% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 3th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Urbana rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 135 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Urbana ranks #11 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Urbana?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Savoy ($1,340), Rantoul ($1,300), Danville ($1,360).