What's the average rent in Cornelius, NC?

Rental Market Trends in Cornelius, NC

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of November 2026, the average rent in Cornelius, NC is $2,135 per month, which is 11% higher than the national average rent of $1,932 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,135

-5.1%-$115 decrease month-over-month

6.8%$135 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

103

APARTMENTS

$1,807

HOUSES

$2,468

TOWNHOUSES

$2,135

As of November 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Cornelius, NC at $1,807 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,468 per month. Townhomes average $2,135 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,313
2 Bedrooms	$1,800
3 Bedrooms	$2,247
4 Bedrooms	$2,745
All	$2,135

As of November 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Cornelius, NC is $1,313 per month, followed by $1,800 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,247 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,745 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,100
2 Bedrooms	$1,700
3 Bedrooms	$2,450
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,135

As of November 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Cornelius, NC is $1,100 per month, followed by $1,700 for a 2 bedroom townhome, and $2,450 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,600
2 Bedrooms	$1,900
3 Bedrooms	$2,050
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$1,950

As of November 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Cornelius, NC is $1,600 per month, followed by $1,900 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $2,050 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,295
2 Bedrooms	$1,600
3 Bedrooms	$2,210
4 Bedrooms	$2,745
All	$2,468

As of November 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Cornelius, NC is $1,295 per month, followed by $1,600 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,210 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,745 for a 4 bedroom house.