4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Wheeling, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Wheeling, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +36% higher than the citywide median of $2,103 and +14% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Wheeling
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 Wheeling
Compare Wheeling'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? 2 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Wheeling.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Wheeling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 3.9 mi | $3,820 | +$950 (+33%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 4.3 mi | $3,980 | +$1,110 (+39%) |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 5.1 mi | $3,070 | +$200 (+7%) |
| Northbrook, IL | 5.3 mi | $3,580 | +$710 (+25%) |
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 7.7 mi | $2,940 | +$70 (+2%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 7.7 mi | $3,590 | +$720 (+25%) |
| Glenview, IL | 7.9 mi | $3,140 | +$270 (+9%) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 8.2 mi | $2,500 | $-370 (-13%) |
| Lake Forest, IL | 8.3 mi | $3,980 | +$1,110 (+39%) |
| Palatine, IL | 8.6 mi | $2,830 | $-40 (-1%) |
| Highland Park, IL | 8.9 mi | $3,760 | +$890 (+31%) |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 9.9 mi | $2,960 | +$90 (+3%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Wheeling — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Wheeling?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Wheeling, Illinois is $2,870 per month. This is +36% higher than the citywide median of $2,103.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Wheeling?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $114,800 ($9,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $55.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wheeling expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Wheeling's 4+ bedroom median of $2,870 is +14% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 63th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wheeling rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 139 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Wheeling ranks #85 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Wheeling?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Des Plaines ($2,500), Palatine ($2,830).