
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Cornelious, NC from $1,045 (51 Rentals)
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Huntersville Apartment Homes

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Avana Lake Norman

Sailpointe at Lake Norman

MAA Cornelius

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Norman Lofts

Bexley at Davidson

Holly Crest Apartments

Huntersville Commons

MAA Huntersville
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Echo at Lake Norman

The Linden Apartments

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The Verandas at Lake Norman Apartments

Continuum 115

The Venue on South Main

Silver Collection at The Park

The Junction at Antiquity

One Norman Square
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LangTree Lake Norman

The Alcove at Birkdale Village

Bexley Commons at Rosedale

Hawthorne Waterstone

Heartwood at Vermillion

Bexley at Lake Norman

The Millwright

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Solis North Creek

NOVEL Davidson by Crescent Communities

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Haven at Birkdale Village
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The Holbrook at Town Center

The Osprey at Lake Norman

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LANA at Lake Norman

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Overlook Lake Norman

Lakeside

17905 Delmas Dr

Greys Harbor at Lake Norman

19626 Feriba Pl

21231 Hickory St

21230 Hickory St
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Granger Village

McDowell Creek Court

18817 Nautical Dr

714 Cotton Gin Alley

21136 Kimbrough Ln

21725 Aftonshire Dr

19507 Meridian St

767 Southwest Dr

9514 Cadman Ct

726 Southwest Dr
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Cornelious, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cornelious?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelious Studio Apartments | $1,450 | $1,183 | $1,657 |
| Cornelious 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,692 | $1,045 | $3,674 |
| Cornelious 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,163 | $1,270 | $4,783 |
| Cornelious 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,868 | $1,405 | $8,415 |
| Cornelious 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,589 | $3,589 | $3,589 |
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Cheapest Available Cornelious Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cornelious, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Avana Lake Norman in the Waterlynn neighborhood priced from $1,178. Sailpointe at Lake Norman in the Westmoreland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,180. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cornelious apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avana Lake Norman | Meridian | 1BR,1BA | $1,178 |
| Sailpointe at Lake Norman | A1 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,180 |
| MAA Cornelius | 11B | 1BR,1BA | $1,183 |
| Bexley at Davidson | Fargo | 1BR,1BA | $1,209 |
| Huntersville Commons | The McClintock | 1BR,1BA | $1,215 |
| MAA Huntersville | 11B | 1BR,1BA | $1,223 |
| Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 807 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
| Legacy Lake Norman | Ashton | 1BR,1BA | $1,233 |
| The Verandas at Lake Norman Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,258 |
| Holly Crest Apartments | A2-3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,258 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cornelious, NC and Nearby
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cornelious area is the $1.29 price per square foot Trilogy Model at Bexley at Lake Norman in the in the Bradford neighborhood starting from $1,869. The second greatest value Cornelious apartment is the C1 Model at Legacy Cornelius Apartments starting at $2,130 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Riverdale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cornelious apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley at Lake Norman | Trilogy | 3BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Legacy Cornelius Apartments | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Continuum 115 | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Bexley Commons at Rosedale | Sweetbriar | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| McDowell Creek Court | The Tides | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Huntersville Apartment Homes | Three Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| LangTree Lake Norman | A2A | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
| MAA Cornelius | 11B | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 807 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Avana Lake Norman | Meridian | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cornelious Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cornelious?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cornelious is at The Holbrook at Town Center listed at $1,539.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cornelious Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cornelious Apartment is $1,045 at Huntersville Apartment Homes.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cornelious Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cornelious is starting from $1,342 at Avana Lake Norman.
What is the most affordable Cornelious Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cornelious Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Huntersville Apartment Homes and starts from $1,410.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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