1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Cornelius, NC (39 Rentals)

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Antiquity Heights
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Antiquity Heights

20215 Heights WayCornelius, NC 28031
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Cornelius Woods
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Cornelius Woods

19181 Zion AveCornelius, NC 28031
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Bailey's Glenn
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Bailey's Glenn

12100 Meetinghouse DrCornelius, NC 28031
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17905 Delmas Dr
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17905 Delmas Dr

17905 Delmas DrCornelius, NC 28031

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Oakhill Apartments
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Oakhill Apartments

831 Beaty StDavidson, NC 28036
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Bellamoore at The Park
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Bellamoore at The Park

16515 Old Statesville RdHuntersville, NC 28078
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Camden Sedgebrook
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Camden Sedgebrook

16930 Sedgebrook LnHuntersville, NC 28078
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Caldwell Station
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Caldwell Station

16501 Gap Station DrHuntersville, NC 28078

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Cameryn Elise
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cameryn Elise

8521 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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Cornelius, NC Local Guide

Largest Available Cornelius 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cornelius, NC is found at The Fairways at Birkdale Apartment Homes in the Vermillion neighborhood and is 1,040 square feet priced from $1,478. Solis Birkdale has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,036 square feet and currently listed start at $2,199. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Cornelius:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Fairways at Birkdale Apartment HomesA31,040 Sq Ft$1,478
Solis BirkdaleT11,036 Sq Ft$2,199
Bexley at Lake NormanAriel979 Sq Ft$1,414
LangTree Lake NormanA2A926 Sq Ft$1,405
Legacy Cornelius Apartments1BG905 Sq Ft$1,320
MAA Cornelius11B880 Sq Ft$1,288
Greys Harbor at Lake NormanA1A847 Sq Ft$1,325
The Linden ApartmentsA1E829 Sq Ft$1,565
Sailpointe at Lake NormanA2 1/1813 Sq Ft$1,284
The Alcove at Birkdale VillageAmberly802 Sq Ft$1,295

Cheapest Available Cornelius 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 31, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cornelius, NC is the A1 Model starting from $1,138 at The Verandas at Lake Norman Apartments in the Westmoreland neighborhood. The second most affordable Cornelius 1 Bedroom is the 1.1A Model at Camden Sedgebrook starting at $1,149 in the Vermillion neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Cornelius is currently $1,868. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Cornelius:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Verandas at Lake Norman ApartmentsA1$1,138
Camden Sedgebrook1.1A$1,149
One Norman SquareBirkdale$1,235
Sailpointe at Lake NormanA2 1/1$1,284
MAA Cornelius11B$1,288
The Alcove at Birkdale VillageAshford$1,295
Legacy Cornelius Apartments1BG$1,320
Greys Harbor at Lake NormanA1A$1,325
Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 807 sqft$1,325
Bexley at DavidsonFargo$1,379

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Getting Around Cornelius, NC

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

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38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Cornelius Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Cornelius with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Cornelius is at The Verandas at Lake Norman Apartments listed at $1,138.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Cornelius is $1,868.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cornelius is a 1,040 square feet unit starting from $1,478 at The Fairways at Birkdale Apartment Homes.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Cornelius is currently 543 sq ft.

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