5+ Days Ago
Highlights
- Discounted rate
- Free street parking
- Laundry room downstairs
- No smoking
Location
501 E College St, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA
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Property Overview
Egyptian Sands receives an impressive expert rating of 8.6, showcasing its strong appeal for renters. With a perfect price rating of 10 and high marks for amenities and location, it offers great value complemented by features such as discounted rates and free street parking. The property fosters a vibrant social life, enhanced by nearby restaurants and mixed-use spaces, making it an attractive option for those seeking both comfort and community engagement.
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
High school nearby- More space
- Images Available
Great for
Social life
Floor plans
| Egyptian Sands - 13 | Studio | 1 bath | $420 /mo | Enjoy: -laundry downstairs -Leasing Office downstairs -big, private parking lot $420/mo is the discounted rate for a 12-month lease with a qualifying cosigner. Please contact us for more information about a shorter lease or leasing without a cosigner. The security deposit is due at lease signing, and at move-in, the prorated first and last installments are due. Please get in touch with us to ask what the total move-in cost would be according to your desired move-in date! Explore modern living at our newly remodeled Egyptian Sands Studios! Only 0.3 miles from the SIU Recreation Center and 0.8 miles from the Student Center. Downstairs is the Laundry Room for your convenience as well as the Leasing Office. | |||
| Egyptian Sands - 36 | Studio | 1 bath | 211 sqft | $420 /mo | Remodeled studio on our Egyptian Sands location's 3rd floor (top floor)! Enjoy: -laundry downstairs -Leasing Office downstairs -big, private parking lot $420/mo is the discounted rate for a 12-month lease with a qualifying cosigner. Please contact us for more information about a shorter lease or leasing without a cosigner. The security deposit is due at lease signing, and at move-in, the prorated first and last installments are due. 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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Amenities for Egyptian Sands
Apartment Amenities
| Trash Included | Water |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Services
| On-Site Management |
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
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One-time. Agent application fee.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time.
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 2 |
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About Egyptian Sands
Enjoy: -laundry downstairs -Leasing Office downstairs -big, private parking lot $420/mo is the discounted rate for a 12-month lease with a qualifying cosigner. Please contact us for more information about a shorter lease or leasing without a cosigner. The security deposit is due at lease signing, and at move-in, the prorated first and last installments are due. Please get in touch with us to ask what the total move-in cost would be according to your desired move-in date! Explore modern living at our newly remodeled Egyptian Sands Studios! Only 0.3 miles from the SIU Recreation Center and 0.8 miles from the Student Center. Downstairs is the Laundry Room for your convenience as well as the Leasing Office.
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.
8.6
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Egyptian Sands is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Egyptian Sands 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·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.
Egyptian Sands 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·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.
Egyptian Sands goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including on-site management. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Egyptian Sands 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.
Egyptian Sands 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 Egyptian Sands 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.
Egyptian Sands 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 Egyptian Sands compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- More space
- Studio is 141 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- 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 Egyptian Sands cost about 1% more than the average rent price for studios in Carbondale.
Median rents as of Jan 17 2026.
Carbondale
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $525 |
| March 2024 | $519 |
| April 2024 | $497 |
| 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 | $418 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 501 E College St?
Bedrooms
StudioRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$16,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $16,800 annually to afford this studio median monthly rent price of $420.
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Schools near Egyptian Sands
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
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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 501 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 501 E College St, Carbondale
Groceries
7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-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
4/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
4/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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