Lebanon, IL Home for Rent

Lebanon is a Southern Illinois city of about 4,700. Just east of rural farmlands and vast green spaces, Lebanon holds onto its old-fashioned sensibilities. "A lot of people would call it quaint," says Stephen Ellerbrake, a broker with Keller Williams Pinnacle. "It's got a real historical feel – if you put a dirt road down the middle of town, you could film a Western here." In addition to classic architecture, Lebanon is home to the oldest university in Illinois, which provides local entertainment and events. About a 30-minute drive from St. Louis and 15 minutes from Scott Air Force Base, new residents are frequently professionals looking to spend their off-the-clock time in a slower-paced city with a strong sense of the past. Lebanon's CAP Index Crime Score is a 2 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4 out of 10. The streets of central Lebanon are lined with homes built between the mid-19th and the early 20th centuries. Lots arranged in a grid are rarely larger than a quarter of an acre, and sidewalks are shaded by mature oaks. Most outdoor space is dedicated to backyards, which end in alleys with garages and sheds. Cape Cods, bungalows and colonials are priced to sell