The Metro - The Metro is The Next generation of Campus Housing. Located across the street from EIU, The Metro has an edgy style that is safe, convenient, and affordable. Includes free, fast WIFI, large capacity IN UNIT front load washers and dryers, stainless steel appliances, and security features like key FOB building access, electronic locks, and security cameras as well as new modern bathrooms, luxury plank flooring, new windows with roller shades. Save money every month with our efficient features including LED lights, energy star appliances, and high-efficiency furnaces/central AC. This is a pet-friendly building located just south of campus.
Apartment for rent
$1,145+/moFees may apply
2 br / 1.0 ba, $1145, 2204 9th St, Charleston, IL 61920
2beds
800sqft
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Apartment
Available Tue Aug 18 2026
Cats, small dogs OK
In unit laundry
What's special
New modern bathroomsLed lightsSecurity camerasElectronic locksFree fast wifiEnergy star appliancesStainless steel appliances
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: dryer, washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Vinyl
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 800 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage, Internet
Building
Details
- Building name: The Metro
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Charleston
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 7/29/2026 | Price change | $1,145-8.4%$1/sqft |
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| 6/2/2026 | Price change | $1,250+1.6%$2/sqft |
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| 5/7/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,230$2/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 61920
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAMark Twain Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-KDistance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Charleston Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1 mi
- 2/10Charleston High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
There are 2 available units in this apartment building





