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Highlights

  • Large kitchen
  • Cable-ready
  • 24-hour emergency maintenance
  • Kitchen appliances
  • Trash pickup service
  • Covered back patio

Location

600 S Russell St, Marion, IL 62959, USA
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Management

Mountain Valley Properties

Leasing office

(618) 351-1100

Property Overview

Russell Street is rated highly overall, with strong marks for price, amenities, location, and trustworthiness, suggesting solid value and everyday convenience. It also stands out for a lively, walkable neighborhood with many nearby restaurants, while the listed features include a large kitchen, covered back patio, cable-ready setup, kitchen appliances, trash pickup service, and 24-hour emergency maintenance.

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

8.1
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, Russell Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Russell Street 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

  • Middle school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

2BR/2.0BA2 bed2 bath1,000 sqft$975 /mo1 unit availableIn town and close to everything you need, our Russell Street apartments are perfect for anyone looking to rent in Marion, IL. Located only blocks from Main Street and in between Longfellow Grade School and Marion Junior High School, the Russell Street apartments can fit into a wide variety of budgets thanks to their reasonable price. Each well kept & clean apartment has two bedrooms, two FULL bathrooms, a large kitchen, a lighted carport, and a covered back patio overlooking a huge backyard. There is plenty of storage for whatever you may need in these gorgeous brick apartments! 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 Russell Street

HomeApartments in Marion Russell Street

In town and close to everything you need, our Russell Street apartments are perfect for anyone looking to rent in Marion, IL. Located only blocks from Main Street and in between Longfellow Grade School and Marion Junior High School, the Russell Street apartments can fit into a wide variety of budgets thanks to their reasonable price. Each well kept & clean apartment has two bedrooms, two FULL bathrooms, a large kitchen, a lighted carport, and a covered back patio overlooking a huge backyard. There is plenty of storage for whatever you may need in these gorgeous brick apartments! 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, Russell Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Russell Street 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 Russell Street
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.
Russell Street 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, Russell Street 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.
Russell Street 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 Russell Street 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.

Russell Street is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 45 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 94 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

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 Russell Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.4 miles away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 miles away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.5 miles away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 160 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Eco-friendly trash disposal
This property has recycling pickup
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

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Rent trends in Marion

2-bedroom apartments at Russell Street cost about 4% more than the average rent price for 2-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

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$39,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $39,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $975.
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Schools near Russell Street

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-

New Simpson Hill School

95 tunnel hill rd

tunnel hill, IL, 62972

PK, K-8Public
B
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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 600 S Russell St

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Points of interest for 600 S Russell St, Marion

Groceries

3/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

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

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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