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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking lot
  • Refrigerator
  • 24-hour emergency maintenance
  • Onsite amenities
  • Convenient amenities

Location

250 S Lewis Ln, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA
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Management

Yost Management Services, Inc

Leasing office

(217) 618-6253

Property Overview

Cornerstone Apartments earns a strong overall impression with an 8.1 Zumper Expert Rating, supported by a 9/10 price score, 8/10 amenities score, and 9/10 location score. It offers laundry facilities, a parking lot, refrigerator, and 24-hour emergency maintenance, with nearby schools, many restaurants, transit options, and walkable mixed-use spaces contributing to its appeal.

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, Cornerstone Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Cornerstone Apartments 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

  • High school nearby
  • More space
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Social life
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Cornerstone Apartments Studio 1 Bath Waiting ListStudio1 bath270 sqft$450 /mo1 unit availableSCHEDULE A SHOWING ONLINE AT: showmojo. com lz 6850a770e3 ---- Cornerstone Apartments in Carbondale offers comfortable living as part of a Permanent Supportive Housing program. Residents enjoy convenient onsite amenities including laundry facilities, walking paths, and a welcoming onsite office. The community also features 24-hour emergency maintenance and monitored surveillance for added peace of mind. At Cornerstone Apartments, we are committed to fostering a warm, supportive environment where residents feel at home. Our studio, 1-bath apartment offers 270 square feet of efficient living space and comes equipped with a refrigerator and oven with stovetop, providing everything you need for comfortable daily living. Pets: 1 cat or 1 small dog under 25 pounds allowed. Pet fee is $50 per month. Cedar Gate
Cornerstone 1 Bed 1 Bath Waiting List1 bed1 bath540 sqft$525 /mo1 unit availableSCHEDULE A SHOWING ONLINE AT: showmojo. com lz 688e7520e3 ---- Cornerstone Apartments in Carbondale offers comfortable living as part of a Permanent Supportive Housing program. Residents enjoy convenient onsite amenities including laundry facilities, walking paths, and a welcoming onsite office. The community also features 24-hour emergency maintenance and monitored surveillance for added peace of mind. At Cornerstone Apartments, we are committed to fostering a warm, supportive environment where residents feel at home. Our 1 bed 1-bath apartment offers 540 square feet of efficient living space and comes equipped with a refrigerator and oven with stovetop, providing everything you need for comfortable daily living. Pets: 1 cat or 1 small dog under 25 pounds allowed. Pet fee is $50 per month. Cedar Gate Laundry Facilities Parking Lot Security Cameras

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Amenities for Cornerstone Apartments

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Walking & Biking Trail
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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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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Building details

Property details

Year built2003
Units2
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Year Built: 2003

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, Cornerstone Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Cornerstone Apartments 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 Cornerstone Apartments
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.
Cornerstone Apartments 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, Cornerstone Apartments 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.
Cornerstone Apartments 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 Cornerstone Apartments 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.

Cornerstone Apartments is great for:

Social life

  • 101 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 166 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • The area has transit options

Pet owners

  • Pet deposit required
  • 1 pet supply store near the property

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 Cornerstone Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.5 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 540 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.5 mile away
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

No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Carbondale

Studio apartments at Cornerstone Apartments cost about 2% more than the average rent price for studios in Carbondale.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 28% lower than 1-bedrooms in Carbondale.

Median rents as of Jul 11 2026.
Carbondale
A table of studio rental data trends in Carbondale
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$495
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
May 2026$495
June 2026$458
July 2026$446

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$18,000/yr

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Schools near Cornerstone Apartments

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

Giant City Elementary School

1062 boskydell rd

carbondale, IL, 62902

PK, K-8Public
A-

Unity Point Elementary School

4033 s illinois ave

carbondale, IL, 62903

PK, K-8Public
B+
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Getting around Carbondale near 250 S Lewis Ln

Walking

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

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Points of interest for 250 S Lewis Ln, Carbondale

Groceries

6/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

2/10
Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk

High schools

3/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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