Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Carbondale, IL

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Carbondale, IL

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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 March 2025, the average apartment rent in Carbondale, IL is $443 for a studio, $668 for one bedroom, $858 for two bedrooms, and $1,125 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carbondale has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 260 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $443/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 577 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $668/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 886 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $858/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 997 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,125/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

49

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

52

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Giant City Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

239 Students

8
out of 10

Unity Point Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

637 Students

7
out of 10

Lewis School

Public

Grades 4-5

300 Students

5
out of 10

Thomas Elementary School

Public

Grades 2-3

305 Students

2
out of 10

Parrish Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-1

495 Students

Rating Unavailable

Giant City Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

239 Students

8
out of 10

Unity Point Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

637 Students

7
out of 10

Carbondale Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

446 Students

3
out of 10

Carbondale Community High School

Public

Grades 9-12

997 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Green Earth
  • Giant City State Park
  • Lake Murphysboro State Park
  • Kinkaid Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

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Methodology

† 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 2025.