255 W Elm St
255 W Elm St,
Coal City, IL 60416
$1,245 | 2 Beds
Located about 70 miles southwest of the Windy City, Coal City is a quiet, close-knit village. Like its name implies, Coal City was once a hub for mining. Today, the area preserves its old fashioned charm with quaint, affordable apartments and houses available for rent. The town’s biggest lure is its united community. The town is quiet for the most part, but residents love to have fun at one of the many community events held in town such as outdoor movie screenings and farmers markets. Coal City has a good collection of stores and restaurants in town along with a skate center, but most residents travel into surrounding towns for more options for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Also a great option for commuters, Coal City is only 30 minutes away.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Coal City, IL is $497 for a studio, $559 for one bedroom, and $1,059 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Coal City has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Public
Grades 4-5
292 Students
Public
Grades 2-3
282 Students
Coal City Early Childhood Center
Public
Grades PK-1
413 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
494 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
631 Students
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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 2025.