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Highlights

  • Ceramic tile
  • Washer and dryer hookups
  • Vinyl plank flooring
  • Window coverings
  • 24-hour emergency maintenance
  • Quiet and peaceful atmosphere

Location

3200 Mark Twain Ave, Marion, IL 62959, USA
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Management

Mountain Valley Properties

Leasing office

(618) 351-1100

Property Overview

West Villas • Mark Twain Ave. offers strong value, a high overall rating of 8.1, and especially standout price and location scores, alongside a solid amenities rating and trustworthy property information. Its notable features include ceramic tile, vinyl plank flooring, window coverings, washer and dryer hookups, 24-hour emergency maintenance, and a quiet, peaceful atmosphere, while its value per square foot ranks in the 100th percentile locally.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.1
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, West Villas • Mark Twain Ave. is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, West Villas • Mark Twain Ave. 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

  • More space
  • Outdoor space

Floor plans

3BR/2.0BA3 bed2 bath1,500 sqft$1,500 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to the West Villas! These spacious brick duplexes are home to professionals and retirees alike. Our tenants enjoy the quiet, peaceful atmosphere and have found it to be the ideal place for getting outside and taking a stroll around the neighborhood! Located on the west edge of Marion, off of Skyline Drive and near Saluki Lake, these duplex homes offer flexibility and comfortable living. The modern open floor plans are varied; choose from two or three bedrooms, one or two bathrooms, and one or two-car garages. With Illinois Star Centre Mall and many other shops and restaurants less than a mile away from this peaceful neighborhood, we know you’ll enjoy calling the West Villas “home.” As with all our properties, each home has a utility room with washer and dryer hookups, newer central heating and air units, kitchen appliances and is cable-ready. Mountain Valley Properties provides 24-hour emergency maintenance, lawn care and trash pickup service at no charge to the tenant!

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About West Villas • Mark Twain Ave.

HomeApartments in Marion West Villas • Mark Twain Ave.

Welcome to the West Villas! These spacious brick duplexes are home to professionals and retirees alike. Our tenants enjoy the quiet, peaceful atmosphere and have found it to be the ideal place for getting outside and taking a stroll around the neighborhood! Located on the west edge of Marion, off of Skyline Drive and near Saluki Lake, these duplex homes offer flexibility and comfortable living. The modern open floor plans are varied; choose from two or three bedrooms, one or two bathrooms, and one or two-car garages. With Illinois Star Centre Mall and many other shops and restaurants less than a mile away from this peaceful neighborhood, we know you’ll enjoy calling the West Villas “home.” As with all our properties, each home has a utility room with washer and dryer hookups, newer central heating and air units, kitchen appliances and is cable-ready. Mountain Valley Properties provides 24-hour emergency maintenance, lawn care and trash pickup service at no charge to the tenant!


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.
8.1
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, West Villas • Mark Twain Ave. is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, West Villas • Mark Twain Ave. 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 West Villas • Mark Twain Ave.
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.
West Villas • Mark Twain Ave. 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·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, West Villas • Mark Twain Ave. is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
West Villas • Mark Twain Ave. 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 West Villas • Mark Twain Ave. 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.

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 West Villas • Mark Twain Ave. compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 300 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
The 3-bedroom is 750 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

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Rent trends in Marion

3-bedroom apartments at West Villas • Mark Twain Ave. cost about 9% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Marion.

Median rents as of Mar 8 2025.
Marion
A table of studio rental data trends in Marion
MonthMedian Rent
February 2025$495
March 2025$500

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$60,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $60,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,500.
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Schools near West Villas • Mark Twain Ave.

Lincoln Elementary School

400 morningside dr

marion, IL, 62959

K-5Public
B+

Giant City Elementary School

1062 boskydell rd

carbondale, IL, 62902

PK, K-8Public
A-

Unity Point Elementary School

4033 s illinois ave

carbondale, IL, 62903

PK, K-8Public
B+

DeSoto Elementary School

311 hurst rd

de soto, IL, 62924

PK, K-8Public
C
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Neighborhood

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

Getting around Marion near 3200 Mark Twain Ave

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Points of interest for 3200 Mark Twain Ave, Marion

Groceries

1/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

3/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

2/10
Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk

High schools

0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 3200 Mark Twain Ave

Sam's Club
2709 Walton Way
Walmart Supercenter
2802 Outer Dr
Kroger
1704 W Deyoung St
ALDI
1305 N Russell St
Small's Food Store
1005 E Main St

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