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Student Housing in Carbondale, IL
$450/unit
Fees may applyCampus Edge Apts
$500/unit
Fees may apply900 on Park
$450/unit
Fees may applyAmbassador Studio Apartments
$495+/unit
Fees may applyTHE QUADS APARTMENTS
$499/unit
Fees may applyThe Reserve at Saluki Pointe
$419+/unit
Fees may applyUniversity Village - Carbondale
About Student Housing in Carbondale
Carbondale is a small city of approximately 25,000 residents in Jackson County in southern Illinois, a region historically known as Little Egypt. It is home to Southern Illinois University Carbondale, which is the dominant economic and cultural force in the community. The city has a compact, walkable core near the SIU campus with student-oriented businesses, restaurants, and services concentrated along South Illinois Avenue. Carbondale's relatively low cost of living and flat terrain make it an accessible and practical place for students to live.
Frequently Asked Questions: Student Housing in Carbondale
Common questions from students searching for housing.
The Carbondale Mass Transit District and the SIU Saluki Express together provide reasonable coverage for students living near campus. For most daily needs including getting to class and running local errands, the transit network is sufficient, though a car helps for trips to outlying destinations.