
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Cornelius, NC from $1,137 (49 Rentals)


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The Verandas at Lake Norman Apartments

Sailpointe at Lake Norman

Bexley at Lake Norman

MAA Cornelius

19925 Weeping Water Ln

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18011 Lynn Ln

The Venue on South Main
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15270 Crossing Gate Dr

The Junction at Antiquity

The Millwright

Antiquity Heights

Renaissance at Antiquity (55+ Community)

19626 Feriba Pl

McDowell Creek Court

20119 Henderson Rd

18817 Nautical Dr
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18711 Ruffner Dr

11011 Will Knox Rd

18605 Ruffner Dr

19505 Meridian St

18701 Nautical Dr

18478 Streamline Ct

19831 Henderson Rd

18809 Vineyard Point Ln

17418 Tuscany Ln
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Haven at Birkdale Village

The Landings at Northcross

The Alcove at Birkdale Village

LangTree Lake Norman

The Linden Apartments

Bexley at Davidson

Holly Crest Apartments

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Bellamoore at The Park
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Lakeside

Greys Harbor at Lake Norman

Camden Sedgebrook

The Fairways at Birkdale Apartment Homes

626 Old Meeting Way

714 Cotton Gin Alley

767 Southwest Dr

8004 Strandhill Rd
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The Glens at Birkdale Commons

227 Harbour Pl Dr

350 Northwest Dr

726 Southwest Dr
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 | $1,551 | $1,500 | $1,613 |
| Cornelius 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,667 | $895 | $3,674 |
| Cornelius 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,110 | $1,137 | $4,265 |
| Cornelius 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,716 | $1,402 | $4,810 |
| Cornelius 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,050 | $4,925 | $5,175 |
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Best Local Schools in Cornelius, NC
J.V. Washam Elementary
William Amos Hough High
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cornelius Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cornelius Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cornelius Apartment is $1,137 at One Norman Square.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cornelius Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cornelius is starting from $1,137 at One Norman Square.
What is the most affordable Cornelius Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cornelius Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at One Norman Square and starts from $1,137.
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