3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Woodstock, IL
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Woodstock, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +47% higher than the citywide median of $1,415 and +2% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Woodstock
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 3-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Woodstock
Compare Woodstock's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 3-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $875 |
| 2 | Pekin | $1,190 |
| 3 | Dixon | $1,210 |
| 4 | Macomb | $1,220 |
| 5 | Charleston | $1,230 |
| 6 | Danville | $1,230 |
| 7 | Quincy | $1,230 |
| 8 | Swansea | $1,243 |
| 9 | Peoria Heights | $1,270 |
| 10 | Rantoul | $1,270 |
| 11 | Rock Island | $1,290 |
| 12 | Decatur | $1,310 |
| 13 | Savoy | $1,310 |
| 14 | Moline | $1,320 |
| 15 | Peoria | $1,340 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $3,390 |
| 2 | Deerfield | $3,390 |
| 3 | Barrington | $3,390 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $3,250 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $3,250 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $3,200 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $3,165 |
| 8 | Naperville | $3,068 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $3,060 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $3,060 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $3,040 |
| 12 | Bartlett | $3,010 |
| 13 | Bolingbrook | $2,985 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $2,970 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Woodstock.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Woodstock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake, IL | 11 mi | $2,300 | +$220 (+11%) |
| McHenry, IL | 11.1 mi | $2,450 | +$370 (+18%) |
| Lake in the Hills, IL | 12.6 mi | $2,740 | +$660 (+32%) |
| West Dundee, IL | 18.4 mi | $2,250 | +$170 (+8%) |
| Carpentersville, IL | 18.5 mi | $2,380 | +$300 (+14%) |
| Elgin, IL | 22.5 mi | $2,507 | +$427 (+21%) |
| Barrington, IL | 23.6 mi | $3,390 | +$1,310 (+63%) |
| Round Lake, IL | 24 mi | $2,470 | +$390 (+19%) |
| Round Lake Beach, IL | 25.4 mi | $1,671 | $-409 (-20%) |
| Sycamore, IL | 26.1 mi | $1,920 | $-160 (-8%) |
| Antioch, IL | 27.5 mi | $1,940 | $-140 (-7%) |
| Grayslake, IL | 28.4 mi | $2,530 | +$450 (+22%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Woodstock — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Woodstock?
As of August 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Woodstock, Illinois is $2,080 per month. This is +47% higher than the citywide median of $1,415.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Woodstock?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $83,200 ($6,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Woodstock expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Woodstock's 3-bedroom median of $2,080 is +2% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 47th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Woodstock rank for 3-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 3-bedroom data, Woodstock ranks #66 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Woodstock?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Round Lake Beach ($1,671), Sycamore ($1,920), Antioch ($1,940).