
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cornelious, NC from $900 (53 Rentals)
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Avana Lake Norman

Haven at Birkdale Village

Sailpointe at Lake Norman

Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment Homes

Huntersville Commons

Echo at Lake Norman

The Landings at Northcross

Palisades at Alcove

MAA Cornelius
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The Linden Apartments

Bexley at Davidson

One Norman Square

Bexley Commons at Rosedale

Bexley at Lake Norman

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The Verandas at Lake Norman Apartments

MAA Huntersville

The Millwright

The Junction at Antiquity

The Alcove at Birkdale Village
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The Venue on South Main

Continuum 115

Hawthorne Waterstone

The Holbrook at Town Center

Silver Collection at The Park

Heartwood at Vermillion

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Granger Village

Holly Crest Apartments

The Osprey at Lake Norman

LangTree Lake Norman
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NOVEL Davidson by Crescent Communities

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Solis North Creek

The Lodges of Huntersville

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LANA at Lake Norman

Lakeside

McDowell Creek Court

Greys Harbor at Lake Norman

330 Davidson Gateway Dr

20119 Henderson Rd

19925 Weeping Water Ln
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18711 Ruffner Dr

626 Old Meeting Way

18605 Ruffner Dr

19505 Meridian St

714 Cotton Gin Alley

767 Southwest Dr

Cameryn Elise Luxury Apartments

227 Harbour Pl Dr

17819 Delmas Dr

9123 Washam Potts Rd
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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 | $1,281 | $975 | $1,613 |
| Cornelious 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,604 | $1,024 | $3,934 |
| Cornelious 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,028 | $1,136 | $5,521 |
| Cornelious 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,471 | $1,445 | $4,810 |
| Cornelious 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,050 | $4,925 | $5,175 |
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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 $1,024. Huntersville Apartment Homes in the Vermillion neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. 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 | $1,024 |
| Huntersville Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 807 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Sailpointe at Lake Norman | A2 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,169 |
| Legacy Lake Norman | Ashton | 1BR,1BA | $1,184 |
| Huntersville Commons | The McClintock | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Echo at Lake Norman | A2G | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Palisades at Alcove | The Catawba | 1BR,1BA | $1,215 |
| MAA Cornelius | 11B | 1BR,1BA | $1,228 |
| Bexley Commons at Rosedale | Allegro | 1BR,1BA | $1,309 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cornelious, NC and Nearby
As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cornelious area is the $1.56 price per square foot BE1T - Townhome Model at Legacy Cornelius Apartments in the in the Riverdale neighborhood starting from $1,980. The second greatest value Cornelious apartment is the Calais Model at Bexley at Lake Norman starting at $1,514 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Bradford 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Cornelius Apartments | BE1T - Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.56 |
| Bexley at Lake Norman | Calais | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| McDowell Creek Court | The Tides | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Sailpointe at Lake Norman | B1 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| LangTree Lake Norman | A2A | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.63 |
| MAA Cornelius | 11B | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Echo at Lake Norman | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 807 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Avana Lake Norman | Meridian | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Huntersville Commons | The McClintock | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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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 $1,440.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cornelious Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cornelious Apartment is $1,024 at Avana Lake Norman.
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 $1,136 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 $1,445.
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