University Village - Carbondale, IL
800 E Grand Ave,
Carbondale, IL 62901
$419 - $919
1-4 Beds
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Carbondale, IL Area Guide
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SIU
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SIU-C
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SIU Carbondale
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Salukis
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Inclusive
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a nationally ranked public research university established in 1869, creating and exchanging knowledge to shape future leaders, improve communities, and transform lives. Focused on nurturing student success through outstanding teaching, SIU Carbondale embraces the tradition of access and opportunity, inclusive excellence, and innovation in research and creativity. Numerous rental properties are available near SIU Carbondale. Many apartments and townhomes are clustered on the north and east sides of campus. Access to the Saluki Express and U.S. Highway 51 make getting around from SIU-C simple. A variety of student organizations, fraternities and sororities, and Salukis athletic games add to the vibrant campus life at SIU Carbondale. Two state parks, the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge and four large recreational lakes are all located within ten miles of campus, allowing for all kinds of outdoor activities. Options for off-campus adventures are plentiful with Nashville, Louisville, and Saint Louis all within a four-hour drive of SIU-C.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Carbondale, IL is $462 for a studio, $689 for one bedroom, $863 for two bedrooms, and $1,160 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carbondale has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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264 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$462/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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567 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$689/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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798 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$863/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,089 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,160/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Carbondale, IL (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Carbondale, IL (University), so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
20
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Carbondale, IL (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
20
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
637 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
239 Students
Public
Grades K-5
300 Students
Public
Grades K-5
305 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
495 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
637 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
239 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
446 Students
Carbondale Community High School
Public
Grades 9-12
997 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Green Earth
- Giant City State Park
- Lake Murphysboro State Park
- Kinkaid Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
Commuter Rail
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.