
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cornelious, NC from $1,000 (48 Rentals)
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Haven at Birkdale Village

Continuum 115

The Verandas at Lake Norman Apartments

Palisades at Alcove

The Landings at Northcross

Echo at Lake Norman

Huntersville Commons

MAA Huntersville
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The Alcove at Birkdale Village

One Norman Square

Bexley at Davidson

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Sailpointe at Lake Norman

MAA Cornelius

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Avana Lake Norman
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The Junction at Antiquity

LangTree Lake Norman

Bexley at Lake Norman

The Venue on South Main

Bexley Commons at Rosedale

The Osprey at Lake Norman

Hawthorne Waterstone

Silver Collection at The Park

Holly Crest Apartments
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Heartwood at Vermillion

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Granger Village

The Millwright

The Lodges of Huntersville

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Solis North Creek

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Lana

Lakeside

17905 Delmas Dr
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Greys Harbor at Lake Norman

McDowell Creek Court

10125 Westmoreland Rd

19626 Feriba Pl

20119 Henderson Rd

19923 Weeping Water Run

19925 Weeping Water Ln

19827 Henderson Rd

19839 Henderson Rd
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234 Harbour Pl Dr

19505 Meridian St

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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 | $1,375 | $1,025 | $1,613 |
| Cornelious 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,646 | $1,048 | $3,685 |
| Cornelious 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,039 | $1,291 | $4,190 |
| Cornelious 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,516 | $1,505 | $4,765 |
| Cornelious 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,990 | $4,850 | $5,130 |
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Cheapest Available Cornelious Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cornelious, NC is a Studio unit found at Huntersville Apartment Homes in the Vermillion neighborhood priced from $1,025. Continuum 115 in the Waterlynn neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cornelious apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntersville Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Continuum 115 | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Verandas at Lake Norman Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,164 |
| Palisades at Alcove | The Catawba | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Huntersville Commons | The McClintock | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| MAA Huntersville | 11B | 1BR,1BA | $1,268 |
| Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 807 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
| Legacy Lake Norman | Ashton | 1BR,1BA | $1,285 |
| The Alcove at Birkdale Village | Amberly | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Bexley at Davidson | Fargo | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cornelious, NC and Nearby
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cornelious area is the $1.36 price per square foot Crest Model at Hawthorne Waterstone in the in the Waterlynn neighborhood starting from $1,783. The second greatest value Cornelious apartment is the C1 Model at Granger Village starting at $2,000 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Waterlynn 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Waterstone | Crest | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Granger Village | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| McDowell Creek Court | The Tides | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Bexley Commons at Rosedale | Darby | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Bexley at Lake Norman | Ariel | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| LangTree Lake Norman | A2A | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
| Legacy Cornelius Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Continuum 115 | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Echo at Lake Norman | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 807 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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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 Huntersville Apartment Homes listed at $1,025.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cornelious Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cornelious Apartment is $1,150 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 $1,291 at The Verandas at Lake Norman Apartments.
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 $1,570.
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