Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 2, 2026
Average rent in
Cornelius, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Cornelius, NC rent slipped 9.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,865/month. Renters today are paying $254 less per month on average than last year, though rent ticked up 2.6% month over month in June 2026.
Compared to national trends
Cornelius sits 4.4% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with a small total rental inventory of 53 units. This positions Cornelius as a modestly priced market with limited availability for renters.
Price ranges
In Cornelius, studios rent for $1,618/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,464/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,650/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,295/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,850/month. The 1-bedroom median rent is lower than the citywide median.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1-bedroom segment in Cornelius rose 15.5% year over year, diverging from the overall citywide decline. This increase contrasts with declines in other bedroom segments and shows a unique trend for smaller units.
Median rent
Median rent in Cornelius
$1,865/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Cornelius is $1,865 per month as of June 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $85 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cornelius
53
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cornelius rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cornelius, NC
Average rent prices in Cornelius have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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
Cornelius, NC
Rent prices in Cornelius vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cornelius is $1,487, whereas a house costs $2,135. 1-bedroom apartments in Cornelius run $1,203 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,477.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,618 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,464 | No Change |  9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,650 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,295 | 5% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,850 | 5% | 19% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Cornelius, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,487 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,837 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,135 | 9% | No Change | |
Rooms | $952 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,618
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,464
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
19%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Cornelius, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,487
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,837
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,135
Last 30 days
9%
Rooms
Average rent
$952
The table above reflects average rent prices in Cornelius, NC, 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 Cornelius, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Cornelius and Concord by all bedroom counts and property types.
Cornelius
4%lower than the national median
1%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cornelius, NC is 3% lower than the median rent in Concord, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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5%$2,194
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2%$1,795
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1%$2,025
6%$1,495
1%Discover rentals in Cornelius, NC
10h ago
22415 Market St, Cornelius, NC 28031
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,015–$3,858
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
21222 Nautique Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,219–$2,333
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Cornelius
19612 Oak St #7, Cornelius, NC 28031
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Condo for rent
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
7322 Swansea Ln, Cornelius, NC 28031
5 beds
4 baths
$9,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cornelius
7322 Swansea Ln #NA, Cornelius, NC 28031
5 beds
5 baths
$9,500
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cornelius
4 beds
3.5 baths
$7,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cornelius
21107 Island Forest Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,105
House for rent
Available Jun 24
5d+ ago
Verified
17823 Steel Horse Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,499
House for rent
Available Jun 23
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,350
$2,215
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 4
5d+ ago
Verified
11620 Truan Ln, Cornelius, NC 28031
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,015
House for rent
Available Jun 23
13h ago
Verified
21222 Nautique Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,219–$2,333
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,105
House for rent
Available Jun 24
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,350
$2,215
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 4
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,115
House for rent
Available Jun 22
13h ago
Verified
21222 Nautique Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,219–$2,333
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,350
$2,215
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 4
5d+ ago
Verified
11620 Truan Ln, Cornelius, NC 28031
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,015
House for rent
Available Jun 23
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Cornelius
18713 Vineyard Point Ln, Cornelius, NC 28031
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
Available Jul 23
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Frequently asked questions for Cornelius, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Cornelius rental market.
How much is rent in Cornelius?
The average rent in Cornelius is $1,865 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cornelius?
Average rent prices in Cornelius have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
How does Cornelius rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cornelius is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $85 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Cornelius?
To comfortably afford rent in Cornelius, you'd need to earn approximately $75,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Cornelius?
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.
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).