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17905 Delmas Dr

CorneliusNC28031
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Bailey's Glenn
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bailey's Glenn

12100 Meetinghouse DrCornelius, NC 28031
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17905 Delmas Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

17905 Delmas Dr

17905 Delmas DrCornelius, NC 28031
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Cornelius Woods
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cornelius Woods

19181 Zion AveCornelius, NC 28031
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Antiquity Heights
1 Bedroom Apartments

Antiquity Heights

20215 Heights WayCornelius, NC 28031
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property at 9035 Lindholm Dr

9035 Lindholm Dr

HuntersvilleNC28078

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property at 9035 Lindholm Dr

9035 Lindholm Dr

HuntersvilleNC28078
property at 9035 Lindholm Dr

9035 Lindholm Dr

HuntersvilleNC28078
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Solis North Creek
1 Bedroom Apartments

Solis North Creek

13430 Sam Furr RdHuntersville, NC 28078
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14801 Stumptown Rd
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14801 Stumptown Rd

14801 Stumptown RdHuntersville, NC 28078
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135 Falmouth Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

135 Falmouth Rd

135 Falmouth RdMooresville, NC 28117
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Oakhill Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakhill Apartments

831 Beaty StDavidson, NC 28036
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Bellamoore at The Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bellamoore at The Park

16515 Old Statesville RdHuntersville, NC 28078
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Lakeside
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeside

900 Lakeview AveDavidson, NC 28036
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Haven Birkdale Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Haven Birkdale Village

16725 Birkdale Commons PkyHuntersville, NC 28078
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Camden Sedgebrook
1 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Sedgebrook

16930 Sedgebrook LnHuntersville, NC 28078
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Caldwell Station
1 Bedroom Apartments

Caldwell Station

16501 Gap Station DrHuntersville, NC 28078

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Cornelius, NC Local Guide

Largest Available Cornelius 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cornelius, NC is found at NOVEL Davidson by Crescent Communities in the Bradford neighborhood and is 1,514 square feet priced from $3,499. The Fairways at Birkdale Apartment Homes in the Centennial neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,115 square feet and currently listed start at $1,565. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Cornelius:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
NOVEL Davidson by Crescent CommunitiesTH1,514 Sq Ft$3,499
The Fairways at Birkdale Apartment HomesA41,115 Sq Ft$1,565
Solis BirkdaleT11,036 Sq Ft$2,049
Bexley at Lake NormanAriel979 Sq Ft$1,299
Legacy Cornelius ApartmentsA1905 Sq Ft$1,520
MAA Cornelius11B880 Sq Ft$1,348
Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 992 sqft867 Sq Ft$1,460
Holly Crest ApartmentsA3-1853 Sq Ft$1,622
The Alcove at Birkdale VillageAmberly802 Sq Ft$1,395

Cheapest Available Cornelius 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of December 15, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cornelius, NC is the A3 Model starting from $1,201 at The Verandas at Lake Norman Apartments in the Westmoreland neighborhood. The second most affordable Cornelius 1 Bedroom is the A2 1/1 Model at Sailpointe at Lake Norman starting at $1,230 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Cornelius is currently $1,708. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Cornelius:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Verandas at Lake Norman ApartmentsA3$1,201
Sailpointe at Lake NormanA2 1/1$1,230
MAA Cornelius11A$1,253
Bexley at DavidsonFargo$1,259
Bexley at Lake NormanAriel$1,299
The Junction at AntiquityA1$1,299
One Norman SquareBirkdale$1,324
The Fairways at Birkdale Apartment HomesA1$1,340
The Venue on South MainS1.1$1,355
The Linden ApartmentsA1A$1,390

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Getting Around Cornelius, NC

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Cornelius Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Cornelius Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Cornelius is $1,708.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Cornelius Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cornelius is a 1,514 square feet unit starting from $3,499 at NOVEL Davidson by Crescent Communities.

What is the average size for Cornelius 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Cornelius is currently 670 sq ft.

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