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Highlights
- Free parking
- Easy access
Location
709 S Wall St, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA
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Property Overview
Creekside offers strong overall value with an expert rating of 8.3/10, highlighted by excellent scores for price, amenities, location, and a solid trustworthiness rating. Free parking, easy access, and proximity to well-rated elementary and middle schools enhance everyday convenience. The area supports an active social scene and environmentally conscious lifestyle, with many mixed-use spaces, restaurants, event hubs, nearby parks, walkability, public transit access, and on-site recycling or composting options.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby- Elementary school nearby
Great for
Eco living
Social life
Floor plans
| 3BR/2.0BA | 3 bed | 2 bath | 1,050 sqft | $1,200 /mo | 1 unit available | If you’re a Southern Illinois University – Carbondale student looking for affordable, quality housing, then we have the place for you! Our SIU apartments are located only blocks from campus, shopping, and nightlife! Both our Creekside and Grand Place apartment communities have easy access to Saluki Express, so you can get around town with ease. We have become known in the SIU community as an astounding apartment complex where students love to live. Our friendly, personable service for all of our tenants is desired throughout the student population. Our budget-friendly, all-inclusive packages provide you with free parking, internet, electric, water and more; all at one low monthly rate! When you come to MVP, you’re not a number, you’re a member of our community, and we can’t wait to have you here. |
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Amenities for Creekside
Apartment Amenities
| Water |
Appliances
| Electric |
Tech
| High Speed Fiber Internet |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking |
Services
| Trash Service |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 24 |
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About Creekside
If you’re a Southern Illinois University – Carbondale student looking for affordable, quality housing, then we have the place for you! Our SIU apartments are located only blocks from campus, shopping, and nightlife! Both our Creekside and Grand Place apartment communities have easy access to Saluki Express, so you can get around town with ease. We have become known in the SIU community as an astounding apartment complex where students love to live. Our friendly, personable service for all of our tenants is desired throughout the student population. Our budget-friendly, all-inclusive packages provide you with free parking, internet, electric, water and more; all at one low monthly rate! When you come to MVP, you’re not a number, you’re a member of our community, and we can’t wait to have you here.
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Creekside is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Creekside has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Creekside stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Creekside goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including assigned parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Creekside receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Creekside is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Creekside does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.
Creekside is great for:
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How Creekside compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.5 mile away
Considerations
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
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Rent trends in Carbondale
3-bedroom apartments at Creekside cost about 9% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Carbondale.
Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
Carbondale
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $491 |
| June 2024 | $444 |
| July 2024 | $476 |
| August 2024 | $486 |
| September 2024 | $455 |
| October 2024 | $495 |
| November 2024 | $438 |
| December 2024 | $450 |
| January 2025 | $462 |
| February 2025 | $475 |
| March 2025 | $496 |
| April 2025 | $500 |
| May 2025 | $495 |
| June 2025 | $440 |
| July 2025 | $418 |
| August 2025 | $410 |
| September 2025 | $410 |
| October 2025 | $430 |
| November 2025 | $442 |
| December 2025 | $430 |
| January 2026 | $420 |
| February 2026 | $470 |
| March 2026 | $495 |
| April 2026 | $496 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 709 S Wall St?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$48,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $48,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,200.
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Schools near Creekside
Lewis School
801 s lewis ln
carbondale, IL, 62901
4-5Public
C+
Thomas Elementary School
1025 n wall st
carbondale, IL, 62901
2-3Public
C
Parrish Elementary School
121 n parrish ln
carbondale, IL, 62901
PK, K-1Public
B
Unity Point Elementary School
4033 s illinois ave
carbondale, IL, 62903
PK, K-8Public
B+
Giant City Elementary School
1062 boskydell rd
carbondale, IL, 62902
PK, K-8Public
A-
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Neighborhood
Getting around Carbondale near 709 S Wall St
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Points of interest for 709 S Wall St, Carbondale
Groceries
6/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
6/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
6/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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