Last updated on July 23, 2026

Average rent in
Cornelia, GA

Median rent

Median rent in Cornelia

$1,975/mo

increased by41%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cornelia is $1,975 per month as of July 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $30 more per month.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cornelia

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cornelia rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Cornelia, GA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Cornelia, GA

Average rent prices in Cornelia have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 41% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Cornelia, GA

Rent prices in Cornelia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cornelia is $1,100, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Cornelia run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,325.

Listings

Studio

$1,100

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,100

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$1,395

7%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,835

1%

16%

4 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

200%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,835

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

200%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cornelia, GA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Cornelia, GA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Cornelia and Blairsville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Cornelia

Median rent price$1,975
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cornelia, GA is 1% lower than the median rent in Blairsville, GA.

Discover rentals in Cornelia, GA

Crown Point Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Crown Point Apartments

120 Crown Point Dr, Cornelia, GA 30531

2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,325–$1,395

Apartment for rent

201 Harvest Ridge Ln Unit B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Cornelia

House for rent

201 Harvest Ridge Ln Unit C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Cornelia

House for rent

117 Chase Xing - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Cornelia

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Cornelia, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Cornelia rental market.

How much is rent in Cornelia?

The average rent in Cornelia is $1,975 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cornelia?

Average rent prices in Cornelia have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 41% since last year.

How does Cornelia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cornelia is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $30 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cornelia?

To comfortably afford rent in Cornelia, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Cornelia?

Based on our current listings, 19% of Cornelia rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 3 pet-friendly apartments available each month from the city's average inventory of 16 units.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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