Average Rent in Cornelius, NC

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Current Versus Historical Cornelius, NC Rents

Cornelius rentals average $1,288 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,250 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,298, or roughly $20 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen 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 $103 (-7.10%) year-over-year from $1,453 to $1,350. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $268 (-12.80%) year-over-year from $2,093 to $1,825. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (2.04%) year-over-year from $2,450 to $2,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,799 (49.97%) year-over-year from $3,601 to $5,400. 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 up by 4.18% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.14% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.56% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 27.84% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$21.28	$1,350	$1,453 (-7.10%)	$1,921 (-29.72%)
2 BR	$21.85	$1,825	$2,093 (-12.80%)	$2,086 (-12.50%)
3 BR	$17.14	$2,500	$2,450 (2.04%)	$2,200 (13.64%)
4+ BR	$20.98	$5,400	$3,601 (49.97%)	$2,853 (89.25%)

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 $2,035 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 $1,925, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Cornelius, NC is Huntersville, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,145 per month.

Let's compare Cornelius, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 13.32% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Cornelius, NC are about 11.73% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 18.10% 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	$1,175	$1,535	$1,925
Huntersville, NC	N/A	$1,743	$1,775	$2,145

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 $2,161. A total of 6 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 $1,900 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,295 per month is 28027, Cabarrus County, NC.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Cornelius, NC is $1,539 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,787 per month. Which comes out to $18 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
28031, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	$1,288	$1,850	$2,100
28078, Huntersville, NC	N/A	$1,740	$2,190	$2,240
28117, Iredell County, NC	N/A	$1,500	$1,643	$2,197
28269, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,578	$1,900	$2,125
28115, Iredell County, NC	N/A	$1,175	$1,400	$1,900
28027, Cabarrus County, NC	N/A	$1,650	$1,725	$2,295

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 $2,298. 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 $1,288 and an average price per square feet of $21.28. 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 $1,875 and an average price per square feet of $21.85. There are a total of 23 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 -0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Cornelius, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Cornelius, NC is around $1,838/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.