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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Community room
  • Conveniently located
  • Elevators
  • Near restaurants
  • One-, two-, three-bedroom apartments

Location

703 S Rawlings St, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA
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Management

Elmington Property Management, LLC

Leasing office

(618) 400-4836

Open 

Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm CT

Property Overview

Carbondale Towers offers competitively priced one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments with strong overall ratings, highlighted by excellent scores for price, amenities, and location, plus a solid trustworthiness rating. Residents benefit from convenient access to restaurants, transit, local event hubs, and pet services, along with practical on-site features such as elevators and a community room, and can preview the property through an extensive photo set.

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

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Carbondale Towers is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Carbondale Towers 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
  • Elevator
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Social life

Floor plans

Studio1 bed1 bath342 sqft$807 /mo7 units available
1 Bedroom1 bed1 bath462 sqft$961 /mo32 units available
2 Bedroom2 bed1 bath900+ sqft$883–$1,121 /mo3 units available

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Amenities for Carbondale Towers

Apartment Amenities

Air Conditioning

Building

Cats OKCommunity Room
Controlled AccessDogs OK
ElevatorHandicap Accessible
Onsite Laundry

Services

Controlled Access EntryOn-Site Maintenance
On-Site ManagementProperty Manager Onsite
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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OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit2
Breed restrictionsYes

Property reserves the right to limit weight.

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat

Pet Terms

2 cats max. $300 fee is required per pet. Limited to 2 pets.

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$300

Dog

Pet Terms

2 dogs max. $300 fee is required per pet. Limited to 2 pets.

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$300

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About Carbondale Towers

HomeApartments in Carbondale Carbondale Towers

Nestled in Carbondale, Illinois, Carbondale Towers is a 62+ Senior Community offering One-, Two-, & Three-Bedroom apartments with income guidelines based on household size and income. Enjoy community perks, which include Elevators, Pharmacy Delivery, and a Community Room. Carbondale Towers is conveniently located near many restaurants and shopping options!


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 Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Carbondale Towers is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Carbondale Towers 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 Carbondale Towers
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.
Carbondale Towers 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.
Carbondale Towers goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Carbondale Towers 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.
Carbondale Towers 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 Carbondale Towers does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
Carbondale Towers provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Carbondale Towers is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 71 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 21 local event hubs within 1 mile
  • The area has transit 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 Carbondale Towers compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 218 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
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
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Carbondale

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 14% higher than 1-bedrooms in Carbondale.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Carbondale Towers to be 1% more than the average for similarly sized apartments 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

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$35,360/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $35,360 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $884.
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Schools near Carbondale Towers

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 703 S Rawlings 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 703 S Rawlings St, Carbondale

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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