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The average rent in Cornelius, as of June 2026, is down 4.44% compared to last month and down 8.93% year-over-year.
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6h ago
Verified
21222 Nautique Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,167–$2,313
Price drop
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11h ago
Verified
19532 One Norman Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031
In-unit laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,095–$2,683
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Vineyard Point Ln #18713, Cornelius, NC 28031
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
Available Jul 24
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,305
House for rent
Available Aug 4
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,135
$2,010
Price drop
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Available Jul 2
2h ago
Verified
17823 Steel Horse Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
Garage parking | Fitness center | Walk-in closets
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,499
House for rent
Available Jun 23
8h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,285
$2,115
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 22
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,015
House for rent
Available Jun 23
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5d+ ago
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3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,965
House for rent
Available Jul 29
4d ago
Condo for rent in Cornelius
18713 Vineyard Point Ln, Cornelius, NC 28031
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
Available Jul 23
Dishwasher
Outdoor Space
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool
8h ago
Condo for rent in Cornelius
18637 Vineyard Point Ln, Cornelius, NC 28031
In-unit laundry | Elevator | Carpet
3 beds
2 baths
$2,650
Condo for rent
8h ago
Townhouse for rent in Cornelius
19826 Lamp Lighters Way, Cornelius, NC 28031
Garage parking | Swimming pool | Dishwasher
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,850
House for rent
9h ago
18510 The Commons Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$2,479
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
22415 Market St, Cornelius, NC 28031
In-unit laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,015–$3,925
Apartment for rent
17h ago
House for rent in Cornelius
1 bed
1 bath
$800
House for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Cornelius
2 beds
2 baths
$2,155
Condo for rent
Available Jul 13
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Cornelius
17418 Tuscany Ln, Cornelius, NC 28031
In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Walk-in closets
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,975
$1,875
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Cornelius
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,599
House for rent
Available Jun 25
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Cornelius
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,295
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cornelius
4 beds
3.5 baths
$2,999
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Cornelius
18817 Nautical Dr #204, Cornelius, NC 28031
In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Ceiling fan
2 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cornelius
8710 Arrowhead Place Ln, Cornelius, NC 28031
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Swimming pool
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Cornelius
2 beds
3 baths
$1,675
House for rent
Available Jun 13
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Cornelius
2 beds
2 baths
$1,525
Condo for rent
Available Jun 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cornelius
21107 Island Forest Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
In-unit laundry | Walk-in closets | Fireplace
3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Cornelius
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,495
House for rent
Available Jun 22
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cornelius
2 beds
2 baths
$1,905
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 20
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cornelius
3 beds
1 bath
$1,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Cornelius
15270 Crossing Gate Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Fitness center
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,750
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cornelius
9909 Adelie Ct, Cornelius, NC 28031
Garage parking | Swimming pool | Hardwood floor
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,650
$2,450
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Cornelius
2 beds
2 baths
$1,950
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Cornelius
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,895
House for rent
Available Apr 8
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cornelius
19012 Kanawha Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Cornelius
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Cornelius
18711 Ruffner Dr #1A, Cornelius, NC 28031
Fireplace
2 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Condo for rent
Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Cornelius
18478 Streamline Ct, Cornelius, NC 28031
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,775
House for rent
Available May 7
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Cornelius
18557 Vineyard Point Ln #47, Cornelius, NC 28031
In-unit laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Cornelius
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,975
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Cornelius
18629 Vineyard Point Ln, Cornelius, NC 28031
In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Walk-in closets
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cornelius
4 beds
3.5 baths
$7,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Cornelius
9033 Rosalyn Glen Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Garage parking
3 beds
2 baths
$2,979
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Cornelius
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,625
House for rent
Available Apr 30
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cornelius
21502 Rio Oro Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
Garage parking | Hardwood floor | Fireplace
4 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Cornelius
18817 Nautical Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
Swimming pool | Walk-in closets | Carpet
2 beds
2 baths
$1,595
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Cornelius
2 beds
2 baths
$1,595
Condo for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Cornelius
2 beds
2 baths
$1,925
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Cornelius
3 beds
2 baths
$2,350
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Cornelius
19831 Henderson Rd #E, Cornelius, NC 28031
Walk-in closets | Ceiling fan | High ceilings
2 beds
2 baths
$1,995
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Cornelius
In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Walk-in closets
2 beds
2 baths
$1,745
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cornelius
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
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Locals in Cornelius, NC, appreciate the blend of waterfront access and suburban amenities. Many residents enjoy spending time on Lake Norman and highlight the variety of parks and recreational activities available. The town’s dining and shopping options receive positive remarks, making it convenient for daily needs. However, some residents express concerns about traffic congestion, particularly during peak hours, and note that public transportation options are limited. Overall, the atmosphere strikes a balance between small-town life and modern convenience.
Cornelius rental averages in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments around $1,300 per month and two-bedroom units around $1,700 per month. These figures represent the current market across all property types in the area.
December offers the lowest rental prices in Cornelius, while June sees the highest rent of the year. This creates an 11% difference between peak and off-peak pricing periods, making winter months the most cost-effective time to secure a lease.
Utilities are rarely included in Cornelius rental properties, appearing in only 3% of total listings. Across bedroom types, the inclusion rate remains consistently low, with one-bedroom apartments showing utilities included in 7% of listings and two-bedroom units at 5%.
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