4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Wilmette, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Wilmette, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +3% higher than the citywide median of $3,703 and +52% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Wilmette
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 Wilmette
Compare Wilmette'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 (this page) | $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 Wilmette.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Wilmette |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evanston, IL | 3.2 mi | $3,380 | $-440 (-12%) |
| Skokie, IL | 3.4 mi | $2,800 | $-1,020 (-27%) |
| Morton Grove, IL | 5.3 mi | $3,980 | +$160 (+4%) |
| Glenview, IL | 6.9 mi | $3,140 | $-680 (-18%) |
| Northbrook, IL | 9.2 mi | $3,580 | $-240 (-6%) |
| Highland Park, IL | 9.5 mi | $3,760 | $-60 (-2%) |
| Elmwood Park, IL | 12.3 mi | $2,520 | $-1,300 (-34%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 12.7 mi | $3,980 | +$160 (+4%) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 12.8 mi | $2,500 | $-1,320 (-35%) |
| Oak Park, IL | 14.2 mi | $3,063 | $-757 (-20%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 14.3 mi | $2,870 | $-950 (-25%) |
| Chicago, IL | 14.4 mi | $2,904 | $-916 (-24%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Wilmette — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Wilmette?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Wilmette, Illinois is $3,820 per month. This is +3% higher than the citywide median of $3,703.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Wilmette?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $152,800 ($12,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $73.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wilmette expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Wilmette's 4+ bedroom median of $3,820 is +52% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 87th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wilmette rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 139 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Wilmette ranks #135 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Wilmette?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Evanston ($3,380), Skokie ($2,800), Glenview ($3,140).