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property at 21322 Pine St

$1,792

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$1,792
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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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21322 Pine St

CorneliusNC28031
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Antiquity Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Antiquity Heights

20215 Heights WayCornelius, NC 28031
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property at 17905 Delmas Dr

$1,250 - $1,300

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17905 Delmas Dr

CorneliusNC28031

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property at 10125 Westmoreland Rd

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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10125 Westmoreland Rd

CorneliusNC28031

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Solis North Creek
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$1,501 - $3,231
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Solis North Creek

15120 Village Crossing RdHuntersville, NC 28078
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property at 15120 Vlg Xing Rd

$1,544 - $2,936

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15120 Vlg Xing Rd

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LANA at Lake Norman
$1,648 - $3,266
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LANA at Lake Norman

10410 Sam Furr RdHuntersville, NC 28078
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Bellamoore at The Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bellamoore at The Park

16515 Old Statesville RdHuntersville, NC 28078
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Oakhill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakhill Apartments

831 Beaty StDavidson, NC 28036
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Camden Sedgebrook
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Camden Sedgebrook

16930 Sedgebrook LnHuntersville, NC 28078
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Lakeside
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Lakeside

900 Lakeview AveDavidson, NC 28036
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$1,500 - $2,350

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238 S Main St

DavidsonNC28036
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The Glens at Birkdale Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Glens at Birkdale Commons

15669 Birkdale Commons PkyHuntersville, NC 28078
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Cornelius, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cornelius Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cornelius, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment Homes in the Vermillion neighborhood priced from $1,235. MAA Cornelius in the Westmoreland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,248. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cornelius apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 807 sqft1BR,1BA$1,235
MAA Cornelius11B1BR,1BA$1,248
Bexley at DavidsonGrayson with Den1BR,1BA$1,259
Bexley at Lake NormanAriel1BR,1BA$1,274
Sailpointe at Lake NormanA2 1/11BR,1BA$1,284
Haven at Birkdale Village1SBStudio,1BA$1,322
Legacy Cornelius ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,330
The Fairways at Birkdale Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,331
The Verandas at Lake Norman ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1,359
One Norman SquareBirkdale1BR,1BA$1,361

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cornelius, NC

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cornelius area is the $1.47 price per square foot B1 Model at Legacy Cornelius Apartments in the in the Riverdale neighborhood starting from $1,720. The second greatest value Cornelius apartment is the The Tides Model at McDowell Creek Court starting at $1,595 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Riverdale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cornelius apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Legacy Cornelius ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.47
McDowell Creek CourtThe Tides2BR,2BA$1.50
Bexley at Lake NormanAriel1BR,1BA$1.30
18817 Nautical Dr, Unit Nautical Drive18817 Nautical Dr2BR,2BA$1.66
LangTree Lake NormanA2A1BR,1.5BA$1.54
MAA Cornelius11B1BR,1BA$1.42
Bexley at DavidsonGrayson with Den1BR,1BA$1.53
The Fairways at Birkdale Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.63
Sailpointe at Lake NormanA2 1/11BR,1BA$1.58
Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 807 sqft1BR,1BA$1.53

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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 $1,235 at Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment Homes.

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 $1,437 at Sailpointe 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 One Norman Square and starts from $1,507.

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