Apartments for Rent in Cornelius, NC (181 Rentals)

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property at 18626 Oakhurst Blvd
$2,150

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Base Rent$2,150

Total Monthly Price$2,150
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent
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18626 Oakhurst Blvd

CorneliusNC28031
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property at 19409 S Hill St
$2,150

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Base Rent$2,150

Total Monthly Price$2,150
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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Furnished

19409 S Hill St

CorneliusNC28031
property at 18461 Streamline Ct
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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18461 Streamline Ct

CorneliusNC28031
property at 18705 Vineyard Point Ln
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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Luxury

18705 Vineyard Point Ln

CorneliusNC28031
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property at 9712 Bailey Rd
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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9712 Bailey Rd

CorneliusNC28031
property at 21136 Kimbrough Ln
$2,800

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Base Rent$2,800

Total Monthly Price$2,800
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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Furnished

21136 Kimbrough Ln, Unit 1

21136 Kimbrough Ln
CorneliusNC28031
  • Smoke Free
property at 20264 Harroway Dr
$2,995

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,995

Total Monthly Price$2,995
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
Luxury

20264 Harroway Dr

CorneliusNC28031

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property at 19140 Kanawha Dr
$2,560

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Base Rent$2,560

Total Monthly Price$2,560
5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Rentals
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19140 Kanawha Dr

CorneliusNC28031
property at 10450 Glenmeade Rd
$2,350

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Base Rent$2,350

Total Monthly Price$2,350
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals
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10450 Glenmeade Rd

CorneliusNC28031

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property at 10929 Shelly Renee Dr
$1,995

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Base Rent$1,995

Total Monthly Price$1,995
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rentals
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10929 Shelly Renee Dr

CorneliusNC28031
property at 10231 Danesway Ln
$2,475

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Base Rent$2,475

Total Monthly Price$2,475
4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rentals
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10231 Danesway Ln

CorneliusNC28031
property at 17905 Delmas Dr
$1,200 - $1,250
1 Bedroom Rentals
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17905 Delmas Dr

CorneliusNC28031
property at 21231 Hickory St
$1,395
2 Bedroom Rentals
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21231 Hickory St

CorneliusNC28031

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property at 21136 Kimbrough Ln
$1,600 - $2,800
2 Bedroom Rentals
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21136 Kimbrough Ln

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, September 22, 2026, there are currently 181 available Cornelius apartments priced from $1,050 to $6,925, with an average monthly rent of $2,085.

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 813 listings, North Charlotte with 707 listings, and West Charlotte with 573 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 $1,050 to $3,674 with an average monthly rent of $1,776.

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 $3,960. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,234.

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 $1,645 to $5,990 - averaging $3,092 for the location.

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