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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 |
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Cheap Cornelius Studio Apartments | $1,555 | $1,285 | $1,787 |
Cheap Cornelius 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,743 | $1,195 | $3,549 |
Cheap Cornelius 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,052 | $1,403 | $3,294 |
Cheap Cornelius 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,519 | $1,565 | $3,714 |
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Cheapest Available Cornelius Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cornelius, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Verandas at Lake Norman Apartments in the Westmoreland neighborhood priced from $1,218. One Norman Square in the Westmoreland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,228. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cornelius apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Verandas at Lake Norman Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,218 |
One Norman Square | Birkdale | 1BR,1BA | $1,228 |
Greys Harbor at Lake Norman | B1A | 2BR,1BA | $1,230 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cornelius, NC
As of September 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cornelius area is the $1.21 price per square foot 32A Model at MAA Cornelius in the in the Westmoreland neighborhood starting from $1,783. The second greatest value Cornelius apartment is the C3A Model at LangTree Lake Norman starting at $2,175 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Waterlynn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cornelius apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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MAA Cornelius | 32A | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
LangTree Lake Norman | C3A | 3BR,3BA | $1.64 |
Legacy Cornelius Apartments | 2TH | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.59 |
The Landings at Northcross | 2BR/2BA TH "C" | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
Bexley at Lake Norman | Ariel | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Greys Harbor at Lake Norman | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Sailpointe at Lake Norman | A2 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 807 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
One Norman Square | Huntersville | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
The Verandas at Lake Norman Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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Best Local Schools in Cornelius, NC
J.V. Washam Elementary
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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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 $1,239 at Bexley at Davidson.
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 $1,230 at Greys Harbor at Lake Norman.
What is the most affordable Cornelius Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cornelius Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Greys Harbor at Lake Norman and starts from $1,525.
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