Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 17, 2026
Average rent in
Cornelius, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on May 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Cornelius
$1,899/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Cornelius is $1,899 per month as of May 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cornelius
47
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $1,470, whereas a house costs $2,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Cornelius run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,431.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,398 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,359 | 14% |  6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,637 | 2% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $2,295 | 10% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,995 | 35% | 17% |
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 | $1,470 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,695 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,395 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,204 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,398
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,359
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,637
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
35%
Last year
17%
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
$1,470
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,204
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
3%lower than the national median
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cornelius, NC is 1% higher than the median rent in Concord, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,885
5%$1,375
4%$2,400
12%$1,897
9%$1,395
3%$2,295
2%$2,200
6%$1,650
2%$1,517
$1,795
1%$1,745
12%$1,495
3%Discover rentals in Cornelius, NC
50m ago
22415 Market St, Cornelius, NC 28031
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,015–$3,994
Apartment for rent
5h ago
18510 The Commons Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,165–$2,476
Apartment for rent
37m ago
Verified
19532 One Norman Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,333–$2,503
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Cornelius
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,400
House for rent
Available May 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cornelius
4 beds
3.5 baths
$7,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cornelius
21502 Rio Oro Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
4 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
23h ago
House for rent in Cornelius
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,355
$3,030
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 9
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Cornelius
9033 Rosalyn Glen Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
3 beds
2 baths
$2,979
Condo for rent
37m ago
Verified
19532 One Norman Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,333–$2,503
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,180
House for rent
Available Jul 1
50m ago
22415 Market St, Cornelius, NC 28031
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,015–$3,994
Apartment for rent
5h ago
18510 The Commons Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,165–$2,476
Apartment for rent
37m ago
Verified
19532 One Norman Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,333–$2,503
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,180
House for rent
Available Jul 1
4d ago
Verified
21222 Nautique Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,101–$2,355
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,270
$2,120
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 1
37m ago
Verified
19532 One Norman Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,333–$2,503
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
21222 Nautique Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,101–$2,355
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,180
House for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,270
$2,120
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 1
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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 $1,899 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cornelius?
Average rent prices in Cornelius have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Cornelius rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cornelius is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 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 $76,000/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).