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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carbondale, IL

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  • Rent specials 6 units available
    Studio $450
    1 bd $685
    Base rent
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    Campus Edge Apts

    4.0 (8)
    820 W Freeman St, Carbondale, IL 62901
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $475
    1 bd $690
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Saluki Apartments

    4.0 (19)
    405 E College St, Carbondale, IL 62901
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
  • Rent specials 6 units available
    Studio $495
    1 bd $735
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Metropolitan

    4.0 (8)
    600 W Mill St, Carbondale, IL 62901
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner

  • Apartments Under $700

  • Rent specials 5 units available
    1 bd $645+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Saint Germain Square

    3.5 (5)
    516 South Rawlings St, Carbondale, IL 62901
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center

  • Apartments Under $1,000

  • Rent specials Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $985
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Hill Apartments

    4.0 (5)
    607 E Park St, Carbondale, IL 62901
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
  • 5-0-city

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carbondale, IL?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $450 and $985.

How many cheap rentals are available in Carbondale, IL on RentCafe?

There are 26 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Carbondale, IL were last updated on 16 Oct 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Carbondale, IL?

The average Carbondale, IL cheap apartment size is 468 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Carbondale, IL?

Cheap apartments in Carbondale, IL are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Carbondale, IL?

A cheap apartment in Carbondale, IL offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Carbondale, IL? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Carbondale, IL has never been easier. We feature 26 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Carbondale, IL average. What is a cheap rent in Carbondale, IL? The average apartment rent in Carbondale is $1,073 per month so any rental south of $859 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Carbondale, IL rents go as low as $450/mo.