Last updated on August 16, 2026

Average rent in
Cornelius, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Cornelius

$1,875/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cornelius is $1,875 per month as of August 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cornelius

49

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cornelius rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Cornelius, NC

Average rent prices in Cornelius have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 $1,471, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Cornelius run $1,235 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,470.

Listings

Studio

$1,352

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,326

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,700

3%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,250

2%

17%

4 bedroom

$3,000

26%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,352

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,326

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

18%

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

Median rent price$1,875
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by4%

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.

Discover rentals in Cornelius, NC

19626 Feriba Pl - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in Cornelius

2 beds

2 baths

$1,395

Condo for rent

Available Jun 12

18805 Bluff Point Rd #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Cornelius

3 beds

2 baths

$1,510

Condo for rent

Available Jun 26

19306 S Hill St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Cornelius

House for rent

18040 Delmas Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Cornelius

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,825

House for rent

Available Apr 8

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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 $1,875 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cornelius?

Average rent prices in Cornelius have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 $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?

December offers the best rental deals in Cornelius, with rents running about 11% lower than the summer peak in June.

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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