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The Metro

2204-2222 9th St, Charleston, IL 61920 Leasing Office: 302 W Springfield Ave, Champaign, IL 61820

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  • Monthly Rent

    $1,095 - $1,250

  • Bedrooms

    2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 ba

  • Square Feet

    800 sq ft

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The Metro is The Next generation of Campus Housing. Located across the street from EIU, The Metro has an edgy style that is safe, convenient, and affordable. Includes free, fast WIFI, large capacity IN UNIT front load washers and dryers, stainless steel appliances, and security features like key FOB building access, electronic locks, and security cameras as well as new modern bathrooms, luxury plank flooring, new windows with roller shades. Save money every month with our efficient features including LED lights, energy star appliances, and high-efficiency furnaces/central AC. This is a pet-friendly building located just south of campus. JSJ Property Management, Inc. 302 W Springfield Ave. Champaign, IL 61820 Equal Housing Opportunity

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Highlights

  • Walk To Campus
  • Yard
  • Office
  • Controlled Access
  • Individual Locking Bedrooms
  • Island Kitchen
  • Picnic Area
  • Grill
  • Balcony

Pricing & Floor Plans

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Non-Balcony
Starting at $1,095 2 Beds 1 Bath 800 Sq Ft $1,095 Deposit
2 Available units
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  • Unit 104
    price $1,095
    square feet 800
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  • Unit Non-Balcony Layout
    price $1,095
    square feet 800
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Balcony
$1,250 2 Beds 1 Bath 800 Sq Ft $1,250 Deposit
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  • Unit Balcony Layout
    price $1,250
    square feet 800
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Starting at $1,095 2 Beds 1 Bath 800 Sq Ft $1,095 Deposit
2 Available units
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  • Unit 104
    price $1,095
    square feet 800
    availibility Now
  • Unit Non-Balcony Layout
    price $1,095
    square feet 800
    availibility Now
Balcony
$1,250 2 Beds 1 Bath 800 Sq Ft $1,250 Deposit
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  • Unit Balcony Layout
    price $1,250
    square feet 800
    availibility Now
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out.View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
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Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        Charged per applicant.
        $45

Pet policies are negotiable.

  • Dogs
    • Allowed
  • Cats
    • Allowed
  • Surface Lot
    • Parking Fee
      Charged per vehicle.
      $25 / mo

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Details

Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer
  • Internet

Lease Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 2020
  • 48 units/2 stories

About The Metro

The Metro is The Next generation of Campus Housing. Located across the street from EIU, The Metro has an edgy style that is safe, convenient, and affordable. Includes free, fast WIFI, large capacity IN UNIT front load washers and dryers, stainless steel appliances, and security features like key FOB building access, electronic locks, and security cameras as well as new modern bathrooms, luxury plank flooring, new windows with roller shades. Save money every month with our efficient features including LED lights, energy star appliances, and high-efficiency furnaces/central AC. This is a pet-friendly building located just south of campus. JSJ Property Management, Inc. 302 W Springfield Ave. Champaign, IL 61820 Equal Housing Opportunity

The Metro is an apartment community located in Coles County and the 61920 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Charleston Community Unit School District 1 attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • High Speed Fiber Internet
  • Modern
  • Secure Entry
  • Secured Entry Doors
  • Sewer
  • Snow Removal
  • Trash
  • Vinyl floors

Contact

Property Address: 2204-2222 9th St, Charleston, IL 61920
Leasing Office: 302 W Springfield Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
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Language: English
Open 9am - 5pm Today
  • Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
  • Saturday, By Appointment
  • Sunday, Closed

Community Amenities

Controlled Access

Grill

Key Fob Entry

Trash Pickup - Curbside

  • Wi-Fi
  • Controlled Access
  • Video Patrol
  • Trash Pickup - Curbside
  • Key Fob Entry
  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Individual Locking Bedrooms
  • Walk To Campus

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Island Kitchen

Granite Countertops

Yard

Indoor Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Tub/Shower

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Island Kitchen
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer

Model Details

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Family Room
  • Office
  • Linen Closet
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Coverings
  • Large Bedrooms
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Yard
  • Lawn
Location
2204-2222 9th St, Charleston,
IL 61920
Leasing Office: 302 W Springfield Ave, Champaign,
IL 61820
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City - Charleston

Charleston, the county seat of Coles County, is an independent city in east-central Illinois where a strong sense of place comes from its deep roots in American history and its identity as a college town. Eastern Illinois University anchors daily life here, shaping the city's culture, economy, and steady stream of residents who put down roots and stay. The two cities of Charleston and Mattoon together form their own micropolitan area, and their close relationship means residents benefit from shared resources across both communities. The city spreads across roughly ten square miles of gently rolling terrain, with the Embarras River nearby and remnant prairie landscapes reflecting the region's agricultural heritage. History is woven into the landscape as well. Charleston hosted the fourth Lincoln-Douglas debate in 1858, and the Lincoln Douglas Debate Museum keeps that legacy alive for those who want to explore it.

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Amenities
  • Wi-Fi
  • Controlled Access
  • Video Patrol
  • Trash Pickup - Curbside
  • Key Fob Entry
  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Individual Locking Bedrooms
  • Walk To Campus
  • High Speed Fiber Internet
  • Modern
  • Secure Entry
  • Secured Entry Doors
  • Sewer
  • Snow Removal
  • Trash
  • Vinyl floors
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Tub/Shower
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Island Kitchen
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Family Room
  • Office
  • Linen Closet
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Coverings
  • Large Bedrooms
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Yard
  • Lawn
Expenses
Recurring
Assigned Surface Lot Parking $25
Utilities Included
Water, Trash Removal, Sewer Included
Office Hours
Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday By Appointment
Sunday Closed
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Eastern Illinois University
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Lake Land College
Drive: 24 min 15.5 mi
The Metro is within 10 minutes or 0.5 mile from Eastern Illinois University. It is also near Lake Land College.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Mark Twain Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
218 Students
Attendance Zone
Ashmore Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
74 Students
Nearby
GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10
Carl Sandburg Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
551 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10
Kansas Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
92 Students
Nearby
GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10
Charleston Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
386 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10
Charleston High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
758 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10
Charleston Christian Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
65 Students
Nearby
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Transportation
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Mattoon Amtrak Station
Drive: 20 min 11.8 mi
Effingham Amtrak Station
Drive: 50 min 38.9 mi
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Local Logic What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
80 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Metro.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
University Village
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Charleston Commons
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
West Park Plaza
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
The Metro has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Eastern Illinois University Observatory
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Fox Ridge State Park
Drive: 16 min 7.5 mi
Douglas-Hart Nature Center
Drive: 15 min 8.9 mi
The Metro has 3 parks within 8.9 miles, including Eastern Illinois University Observatory, Fox Ridge State Park, and Douglas-Hart Nature Center.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
Drive: 11 min 6.6 mi
The Metro is 6.6 miles and a 11 minute drive from Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.
 
 

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Metro have in-unit laundry?

The Metro has units with in‑unit washers and dryers, making laundry day simple for residents.

What utilities are included in rent at The Metro?

Select utilities are included in rent at The Metro, including water, trash removal, sewer, and internet. Residents are responsible for any other utilities not listed.

Is parking available at The Metro?

Parking is available at The Metro. Fees may apply depending on the type of parking offered. Contact this property for details.

Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

The Metro has two-bedrooms available with rent ranges from $1,095/mo. to $1,250/mo.

Is The Metro pet-friendly?

Yes, The Metro welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.

How much income do I need to rent at The Metro?

A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,095 for a two-bedrooms, you would need to earn about $43,800 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.

Does The Metro have move-in specials?

The Metro is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

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While The Metro does not offer Matterport 3D tours, renters can request a tour directly through our online platform.

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