Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 16, 2026

Average rent in
Cornelius, NC

Last updated on February 16, 2026

Last updated on February 16, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cornelius, NC is $1,950. This is +3%, or $50, higher than the national average.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,950

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

59

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cornelius, NC is $1,950. This is +3%, or $50, higher than the national average.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

26%
67%
4%
2%
2%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

72%
28%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Cornelius, NC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Cornelius, NC have decreased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Cornelius, NC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Cornelius, NC is $1,418. A 1-bedroom apartment in Cornelius, NC costs about $1,264 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,327. Houses for rent in Cornelius, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,255.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,444

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,600

5%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$2,670

5%

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,444

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,670

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

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.

Compare rent prices in Cornelius, NC to other cities

Median rent prices in Cornelius, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Concord, NC.

Cornelius

Median rent price$1,950
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,749
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cornelius, NC is 11% higher than the median rent in Concord, NC.

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19532 One Norman Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031

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19827 Henderson Rd #C, Cornelius, NC 28031

2 beds

2 baths

$1,425

$1,350

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1 bath

$1,390

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