Average Rent in Cornelius, NC

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Current Versus Historical Cornelius, NC Rents

Cornelius rentals average $1,250 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,155, or roughly $20 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $850 to $850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $240 (-16.10%) year-over-year from $1,490 to $1,250. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $157 (-7.73%) year-over-year from $2,032 to $1,875. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $6 (0.25%) year-over-year from $2,369 to $2,375. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,268 (33.10%) year-over-year from $3,832 to $5,100. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.60% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.63% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.74% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 26.21% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$24.94	$1,250	$1,490 (-16.10%)	$1,921 (-34.93%)
2 BR	$21.92	$1,875	$2,032 (-7.73%)	$2,078 (-9.78%)
3 BR	$18.08	$2,375	$2,369 (0.25%)	$2,266 (4.82%)
4+ BR	$17.45	$5,100	$3,832 (33.10%)	$2,840 (79.58%)

Historical Rents in Cornelius, NC

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Top Cities Near Cornelius

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Cornelius. The average rent in Cornelius is currently $2,023 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Mooresville, NC, with an average rent of $1,895, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Cornelius, NC is Huntersville, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,150 per month.

Let's compare Cornelius, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 33.04% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Cornelius, NC are about 6.46% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.91% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Cornelius, NC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Mooresville, NC	N/A	$1,287	$1,498	$1,895
Huntersville, NC	N/A	$2,039	$2,468	$2,150

Top Neighborhoods Near Cornelius

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Top Counties Near Cornelius

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Top Zipcodes Near Cornelius

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near Cornelius, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,098. A total of 5 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 28115, Iredell County, NC at $1,800 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,185 per month is 28078, Huntersville, NC.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Cornelius, NC is $1,579 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,762 per month. Which comes out to $17 per sqft. The following table includes the top 6 zipcodes in Cornelius, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
28078, Huntersville, NC	N/A	$2,039	$2,468	$2,185
28031, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	$1,250	$1,850	$2,153
28117, Iredell County, NC	N/A	$1,529	$1,613	$2,100
28269, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,629	$1,850	$2,095
28115, Iredell County, NC	N/A	$1,200	$1,488	$1,800
28027, Cabarrus County, NC	N/A	$1,884	$1,675	$2,050

Frequently Asked Questions - Cornelius Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Cornelius, NC?

The average monthly rental price for Cornelius, NC apartments for rent is approximately $2,155. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Cornelius, NC rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Cornelius, NC.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Cornelius, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,250 and an average price per square feet of $24.94. There are a total of 2 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Cornelius.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Cornelius, NC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,863 and an average price per square feet of $21.92. There are a total of 22 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Cornelius.

How have rent prices in Cornelius, NC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Cornelius, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.16%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Cornelius, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Cornelius, NC is around $1,724/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.