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Highlights

  • Discounted rate
  • Free street parking
  • Huge closet
  • All vinyl flooring
  • Laundry room downstairs
  • No smoking

Location

316 E College St, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA
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Management

University Edge

Leasing office

(844) 311-4757 ext. 4386

Property Overview

Argonne offers exceptional value and amenities, earning an overall expert rating of 8.8/10, with perfect scores for price and amenities and a near-perfect location rating. Renters benefit from features like discounted rates, free street parking, a huge closet, all-vinyl flooring, and a no-smoking policy, plus clear, trustworthy listing details and 10 photos for easy review. Its vibrant surroundings—with many nearby restaurants, entertainment venues, mixed-use spaces, and local event hubs—make it especially appealing for an active social life.

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.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Argonne is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Argonne has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

Argonne - 13Studio1 bath244 sqft$375 /moThis furnished studio is located on the 2nd (top) floor of our Argonne building and comes with a kitchen table and chair, 2 built-in desks and chairs, 2 built-in dressers, and, optionally, a twin bed and mattress at no extra cost. Other special features include: -brand new laminate flooring -huge closet -coin-operated laundry room downstairs $375/mo is the discounted rate for a 12-month lease with a qualifying cosigner. The security deposit is due at lease signing and the prorated first and last installments are due at move-in. Please get in touch with us to ask what the total move-in cost would be according to your desired move-in date!
Argonne - 12Studio1 bath244 sqft$375 /moThis furnished studio is located on the 2nd (top) floor of our Argonne building and comes with a kitchen table and chair, 2 built-in desks and chairs, 2 built-in dressers, and, optionally, a twin bed and mattress at no extra cost. Other special features include: -brand new laminate flooring -huge closet -coin-operated laundry room downstairs $375/mo is the discounted rate for a 12-month lease with a qualifying cosigner. The security deposit is due at lease signing and the prorated first and last installments are due at move-in. Please get in touch with us to ask what the total move-in cost would be according to your desired move-in date!

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Trash IncludedWater

Building

Onsite Laundry
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About Argonne

HomeApartments in Carbondale Argonne

Furnished studio includes everything you see, and a twin bed and mattress is optional at no extra cost. Other features: -all vinyl flooring -laundry room downstairs -free street parking or private parking available for purchase The listed rent and security deposit are for a 12-month lease with a qualifying co-signer. Please contact us for rates on a 9-month or month-to-month lease or to request a move-in estimate. No pets and no smoking. Contact us for a tour or apply now!


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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Argonne is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Argonne has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Argonne
Price·10A 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.
Argonne offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A 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.
Argonne stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks, making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Argonne 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 Argonne 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.

Argonne is great for:

Social life

  • 91 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 146 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • 13 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • Area has 10 parks and recreation options

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 Argonne compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

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Rent trends in Carbondale

Studio apartments at Argonne cost about 24% less than the average rent price for studios in Carbondale.

Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
Carbondale
A table of studio rental data trends in Carbondale
MonthMedian 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 316 E College St?

Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$15,000/yr

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Schools near Argonne

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

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Carbondale near 316 E College St

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

7/10
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 316 E College St, Carbondale

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

3/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

High schools

3/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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