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600 E Campus DrCarbondale, IL 62901
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Storyboard at SIU
710 S Illinois AveCarbondale, IL 62901
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ASHBURN COURT APARTMENTS
511 S Graham AveCarbondale, IL 62901
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250 S Lewis LnCarbondale, IL 62901
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Saluki Apartments
405 E College StCarbondale, IL 62901
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The Metropolitan
600 W Mill StCarbondale, IL 62901
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1207 S Wall StCarbondale, IL 62901
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420 W Hickory StCarbondale, IL 62901
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Schilling Property Management
805 E Park StCarbondale, IL 62901
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1205 E Grand AveCarbondale, IL 62901
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Saint Germain Square
516 S Rawlings StCarbondale, IL 62901
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University Mall and Walnut Street Apartments
1195 E Walnut StCarbondale, IL 62901
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Brookside Apartments
1200 E Grand AveCarbondale, IL 62901
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Home Rentals Corporation
514 S University AveCarbondale, IL 62901
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University Apartments
510 S University AveCarbondale, IL 62901
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Ambassador Housing
600 W Freeman StCarbondale, IL 62901
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405 S Graham Ave
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413 W Main St
405 S Graham AveCarbondale, IL 62901
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S.I Property Management
500 N WestridgeCarbondale, IL 62901
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Campus Square
609 E Campus DrCarbondale, IL 62901
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West College StCarbondale, IL 62901
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Hickory Street Apartments
424 W Hickory StCarbondale, IL 62901
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Mill Street Apartments
703 S Rawlings StCarbondale, IL 62901
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Colonial East Apartments
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Jackson County, IL Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jackson County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Jackson County Studio Apartments | $473 | $450 | $625 |
| Jackson County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $724 | $525 | $1,575 |
| Jackson County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $884 | $625 | $1,146 |
| Jackson County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,222 | $650 | $2,300 |
| Jackson County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,292 | $295 | $2,080 |
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Cheapest Available Jackson County Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Jackson County, IL is a Studio unit found at Campus Edge priced from $450. ASHBURN COURT APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jackson County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Campus Edge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $450 |
| ASHBURN COURT APARTMENTS | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $450 |
| Saluki Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $460 |
| THE QUADS APARTMENTS | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $495 |
| Schilling Property Management | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Saint Germain Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| The Metropolitan | Metropolis 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms! | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $790 |
| Palomino Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Grand Place Apartments | 3 Bedrooms | 3BR,2BA | $1,185 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jackson County, IL
As of June 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jackson County area is the $1.05 price per square foot Black Diamond C2 Model at Storyboard on Black Diamond in the starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Jackson County apartment is the 3 Bedrooms Model at Grand Place Apartments starting at $1,185 with a $1.08 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Jackson County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Storyboard on Black Diamond | Black Diamond C2 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.05 |
| Grand Place Apartments | 3 Bedrooms | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| THE QUADS APARTMENTS | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| 900 on Park | Two Bedroom Furnished | 2BR,2BA | $0.82 |
| Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms! | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Schilling Property Management | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| The Metropolitan | Metropolis 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Saint Germain Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Saluki Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.60 |
| University Edge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.44 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jackson County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Jackson County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jackson County is under $1,185.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jackson County?
The cheapest apartment in Jackson County is Schilling Property Management which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Jackson County costs $2,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jackson County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Jackson County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Jackson County?
Cheap apartments in Jackson County have an average cost of $288 which is $1,712 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jackson County.
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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.