
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Cornelius, NC (70 Rentals)


The Venue on South Main

The Junction at Antiquity

Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment Homes

Legacy Cornelius Apartments

MAA Cornelius

One Norman Square

Sailpointe at Lake Norman

The Verandas at Lake Norman Apartments

Bexley at Lake Norman
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18651 Shawnee Ridge Rd

19946 Crew Cottage Ct

18865 Vineyard Point Ln, Unit #33

18742 Nautical Dr, Unit 305

21028 N Main St

18713 Vineyard Point Ln

18651 Shawnee Ridge Rd

19768 Feriba Pl

18801 Nautical Dr

19827 Henderson Rd
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19612 Oak St

18809 Nautical Dr

17023 Doe Valley Ct

9563 Glenashley Dr

19546 Greentree Way

19831 Henderson Rd

17557 Tuscany Ln

19612 Oak St

19612 Oak St

19612 Oak St
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Renaissance at Antiquity (55+ Community)

NOVEL Davidson by Crescent Communities
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The Alcove at Birkdale Village

Solis Birkdale

Holly Crest Apartments

The Linden Apartments

Haven Birkdale Village

Bexley at Davidson

LangTree Lake Norman

The Landings at Northcross

761 Southwest Dr

220 Northwest Dr
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Cornelius, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cornelius?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelius Studio Apartments | $1,258 | $1,230 | $1,287 | 
| Cornelius 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,669 | $1,173 | $3,549 | 
|    Cornelius   2 Bedroom Apartments     | $1,984 | $1,271 | $3,294 | 
| Cornelius 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,629 | $1,615 | $3,724 | 
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Largest Available Cornelius 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Cornelius, NC is found at NOVEL Davidson by Crescent Communities in the Bradford neighborhood and is 1,380 square feet priced from $3,114. Holly Crest Apartments has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,344 square feet and currently listed start at $1,898. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Cornelius:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From | 
|---|---|---|---|
| NOVEL Davidson by Crescent Communities | B1m1 | 1,380 Sq Ft | $3,114 | 
| Holly Crest Apartments | B2-1 | 1,344 Sq Ft | $1,898 | 
| Legacy Cornelius Apartments | BE1T - Townhome | 1,269 Sq Ft | $1,865 | 
| Solis Birkdale | B5 | 1,252 Sq Ft | $2,605 | 
| Bexley at Lake Norman | Brighton | 1,240 Sq Ft | $1,479 | 
| Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom | 1,185 Sq Ft | $1,520 | 
| The Alcove at Birkdale Village | Langley | 1,185 Sq Ft | $1,795 | 
| Sailpointe at Lake Norman | B2 2/2 | 1,182 Sq Ft | $1,452 | 
| MAA Cornelius | 22A | 1,177 Sq Ft | $1,468 | 
| The Venue on South Main | B1.3 | 1,136 Sq Ft | $1,999 | 
Cheapest Available Cornelius 2 Bedroom Apartments
As of October 31, 2025 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Cornelius, NC is the Cornelius Model starting from $1,271 at One Norman Square in the Westmoreland neighborhood. The second most affordable Cornelius 2 Bedroom is the B1 Model at The Verandas at Lake Norman Apartments starting at $1,320 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Cornelius is currently $1,984. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Cornelius:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From | 
|---|---|---|
| One Norman Square | Cornelius | $1,271 | 
| The Verandas at Lake Norman Apartments | B1 | $1,320 | 
| Sailpointe at Lake Norman | B1 2/1 | $1,354 | 
| Bexley at Lake Norman | Calais | $1,439 | 
| Bexley at Davidson | Braxton | $1,464 | 
| MAA Cornelius | 22A | $1,468 | 
| The Landings at Northcross | 2BR/2BA TH "C" | $1,485 | 
| Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom | $1,520 | 
| The Alcove at Birkdale Village | Caldecott | $1,595 | 
| Holly Crest Apartments | B1-2 | $1,616 | 
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Best Local Schools in Cornelius, NC
J.V. Washam Elementary
William Amos Hough High
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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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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Cornelius Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Cornelius Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Cornelius is $1,984.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Cornelius Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cornelius is a 1,380 square feet unit starting from $3,114 at NOVEL Davidson by Crescent Communities.
What is the average size for Cornelius 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Cornelius is currently 1,138 sq ft.
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