Rent to own Homes in Carbondale, IL

From it's early days, named for the large amounts of local coal, to its recent history as the home of a nationally acclaimed university, Carbondale has proven that it's possible to have all the amenities you would expect in a large urban area while still maintaining small town friendliness and charm. This bustling little city has everything you could want in a new hometown.

Carbondale, IL is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $24,093 and a median rent of $698, the Carbondale, IL rent-to-own market is more affordable than the traditional housing market which has shown tremendous growth across the U.S. and with it, aggressive competition for home purchases. With the current housing shortage trend it can make it harder to become a homeowner, including in Carbondale, IL. This means higher than average down payments for homes and higher qualification standards for conventional home loans. With a rent-to-own property, tenants are also buyers. You can live in the house for a set amount of time before you purchase it, meaning that you get to know the house, your neighbors, and your community before making the final purchase. This enables you and your family to make the right choice based on both information and experience. Rent-to-own is also a great alternative way to get into a home if you have bad credit or don't have enough saved for a down payment.

Check out Carbondale, IL rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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1 of 5 111 S VIOLET LN
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Carbondale, IL 62901
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1 of 5 2106 Meadow Lane
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Carbondale, IL 62901
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1 of 5 Carbondale – 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom
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Carbondale, IL 62901
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1921 Hardy
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Carbondale, IL 62901
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505 N DAVIS ST
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Carbondale, IL 62901
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1945
706 N JAMES ST
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Carbondale, IL 62901
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1943
703 N Springer Carbondale
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Carbondale, IL 62901
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1 of 9 341 SAN FRANCISCO RD
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Carbondale, IL 62901
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896 ft2
1930
1 of 10 357 SAN FRANCISCO RD
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Carbondale, IL 62901
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925 ft2
1940
215 E GRAND AVE
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Carterville, IL 62918
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900 ft2
1960
120 SCHOOL ST
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Zeigler, IL 62999
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1050 ft2
505 S RUSSELL ST
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Marion, IL 62959
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1196 ft2
1950
303 Sanborn, Anna, IL
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Carbondale, IL 62901
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306 W REED ST
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Benton, IL 62812
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1 of 21 413 N 11TH ST
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Herrin, IL 62948
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1026 ft2
1910
1 of 36 506 E BROWNING ST
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Marion, IL 62959
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1707 ft2
1930
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909 N BRIDGE ST
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Carbondale, IL 62901
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790 ft2
1933
1 of 21 607 S TAYLOR DR
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Carbondale, IL 62901
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1031 ft2
1957
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607 E SNIDER ST
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Carbondale, IL 62901
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1080 ft2
1962
311 S BIRCHLANE DR
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Carbondale, IL 62901
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1200 ft2
1963
610 W OWENS ST
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Carbondale, IL 62901
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1088 ft2
1963
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609 E SNIDER ST
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Carbondale, IL 62901
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1961
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3243 DILLINGER RD
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Carbondale, IL 62901
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2164 ft2
1979
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3347 COUNTRY CLUB RD
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Carbondale, IL 62901
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1980
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604 SOMERSET ST
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Murphysboro, IL 62966
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1030 ft2
1940
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220 S 14TH ST
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Murphysboro, IL 62966
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1928
2105 LINDELL AVE
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Murphysboro, IL 62966
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1188 ft2
1933
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213 POPLAR AVE
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Single Family Home
De Soto, IL 62924
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1516 ft2
1900
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1512 HAWKEYE CT
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Carterville, IL 62918
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1650 ft2
2006
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421 S 20TH ST
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Herrin, IL 62948
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1075 ft2
1900
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1 of 61 212 N 19TH ST
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Herrin, IL 62948
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1596 ft2
1940
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320 N 9TH ST
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Herrin, IL 62948
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1162 ft2
1954
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1 of 59 910 W HENDRICKSON ST
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Marion, IL 62959
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1170 ft2
1949
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608 N MADISON ST
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Marion, IL 62959
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1136 ft2
1930
603 S EMMA ST
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Christopher, IL 62822
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3780 ft2
305 W 12TH ST
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Johnston City, IL 62951
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1144 ft2
1920
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600 S HADFIELD ST
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Marion, IL 62959
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1496 ft2
1960
1 of 8 908 RIX DR
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Single Family Home
Marion, IL 62959
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1400 ft2
1979
12802 Mocaby
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Single Family Home
West Frankfort, IL 62890
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1272 ft2
1998
1 of 2 1005 E POPLAR ST
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Single Family Home
West Frankfort, IL 62896
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3208 ft2
1970
305 S CHURCH ST
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Single Family Home
Pittsburg, IL 62974
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2040 ft2
2007
17937 CAPLINGER POND RD
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Single Family Home
Marion, IL 62959
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1830 ft2
1998
904 S COMMERCIAL ST
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Single Family Home
Benton, IL 62812
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1288 ft2
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404 W CHURCH ST
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Single Family Home
Campbell Hill, IL 62916
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1638 ft2
1966
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Buying a Home in Carbondale, IL

Carbondale, IL is seeing rapid growth and Carbondale, IL's' housing market remains optimal with an average home price that is -44% below the 2024 national average. Carbondale, IL is part of Jackson county and taxes are an important factor to consider when purchasing a home whether through rent to own or a traditional purchase. The average tax rate as of 2024 for county Jackson is 1.73% which is above the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Top 4 Reasons to Live in Carbondale, IL

Outstanding weather! Carbondale sometimes gets a nice amount of snow and ice in winter, but these spells are generally short lived. The locals joke that if you wait a day, the snow and ice will be gone, and you can resume your normal life. Winter temperatures average in the 40s most of the time, but there will be occasional weeks in the 60s while summer temperatures average in the 80s, with a few 90s and above temperatures thrown in to keep things interesting. People tend to spend these days relaxing at nearby Rend Lake, but the weather is almost always perfect for a hike in nearby Giant City State Park.

Enjoy the numerous shops and dining establishments! Carbondale has plenty for both the occasional visitor and those who want to make it a permanent home. If you enjoy biking, be sure to visit The Bike Surgeon located on the strip while in town. Visitors should visit El Greco's on the strip, as well, for outstanding Greek cuisine. While there is an excellent mall in this city, the local shops are even more interesting. There are several used bookstores, including the The Bookworm, which features Casper, the bookstore cat!

Real estate is booming in Carbondale! Carbondale has the wonderful feature of being both a thriving residential community as well as a university town. Carbondale houses Southern Illinois University. This combination means that if you are looking for homes to rent, rent to own properties or just a long term apartment lease, you're sure to find something that suits your needs. Prime rental locations are those near the strip on Illinois Ave as well as the downtown area.

The rental market is hot! In Carbondale, the best time to rent is always going to be in early summer. If you are looking for property to buy, you should start your search in the beautiful tree-lined area new Giant City State Park. If you are looking to cash in on the urban vibe of the city then try looking for a home in the Country Club neighborhood. Beautiful new homes are available at well below both the state and national average and $200,000 will buy you a lot of house in this city.