Apartments for Rent in Cornelius, NC (170 Rentals)

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property at 18705 Vineyard Point Ln

$2,000

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$2,000
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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 8

18705 Vineyard Point Ln

CorneliusNC28031
property at 18626 Oakhurst Blvd

$2,250

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$2,250
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$2,250

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

18626 Oakhurst Blvd

CorneliusNC28031
property at 18306 Victoria Bay Dr

$2,620

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$2,620
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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rentals

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18306 Victoria Bay Dr

CorneliusNC28031

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property at 10929 Shelly Renee Dr

$2,020

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$2,020
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$2,020

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rentals

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10929 Shelly Renee Dr

CorneliusNC28031
property at 10231 Danesway Ln

$2,590

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$2,590
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$2,590

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rentals

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10231 Danesway Ln

CorneliusNC28031
property at 19140 Kanawha Dr

$2,680

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$2,680
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5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Rentals

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19140 Kanawha Dr

CorneliusNC28031
property at 17905 Delmas Dr

$1,225 - $1,275

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17905 Delmas Dr

CorneliusNC28031

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cornelius

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in Cornelius, NC?

As of today, August 08, 2026, there are currently 170 available Cornelius apartments priced from $1,060 to $3,834, with an average monthly rent of $1,973.

What Cornelius neighborhoods have the most available apartments?

There are 1 neighborhoods in the Cornelius area with available listings as of today. The three neighborhoods with the most options are East Charlotte with 804 listings, North Charlotte with 707 listings, and West Charlotte with 559 listings.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Cornelius Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Cornelius ranges from $1,060 to $3,674 with an average monthly rent of $1,663.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Cornelius cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Cornelius range from $1,350 to $3,349. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,106.

How expensive are Cornelius Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 31 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Cornelius on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,651 to $3,834 - averaging $2,723 for the location.

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