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property at 10929 Shelly Renee Dr

$2,070

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10929 Shelly Renee Dr

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 18821 Silver Quay Dr

$1,875

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$1,875
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18821 Silver Quay Dr

CorneliusNC28031

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Solis North Creek
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$1,585 - $3,231
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Solis North Creek

15120 Village Crossing RdHuntersville, NC 28078
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$1,621 - $2,736

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15120 Vlg Xing Rd

HuntersvilleNC28078
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LANA at Lake Norman
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$1,677 - $3,211
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LANA at Lake Norman

10410 Sam Furr RdHuntersville, 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 Sailpointe at Lake Norman in the Westmoreland neighborhood priced from $1,079. Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment Homes in the Vermillion neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cornelius apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sailpointe at Lake NormanA2 1/11BR,1BA$1,079
Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 807 sqft1BR,1BA$1,195
MAA Cornelius11A1BR,1BA$1,233
One Norman SquareBirkdale1BR,1BA$1,320
Holly Crest ApartmentsA2-21BR,1BA$1,325
The Verandas at Lake Norman ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1,336
The Fairways at Birkdale Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$1,369
Legacy Cornelius ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,385
The Junction at AntiquityA11BR,1BA$1,393
The Alcove at Birkdale VillageAshford1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cornelius, NC

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cornelius area is the $1.68 price per square foot 2TE-R Model at Haven at Birkdale Village in the in the Vermillion neighborhood starting from $2,359. The second greatest value Cornelius apartment is the Biltmore Townhome Model at Bexley at Davidson starting at $2,399 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Bradford 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.
Haven at Birkdale Village2TE-R2BR,2BA$1.68
Bexley at DavidsonBiltmore Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.78
Legacy Cornelius ApartmentsBE1T - Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.56
Bexley at Lake NormanCalais2BR,2BA$1.24
McDowell Creek CourtThe Tides2BR,2BA$1.50
Sailpointe at Lake NormanB1 2/12BR,1BA$1.61
LangTree Lake NormanA2A1BR,1.5BA$1.64
The Fairways at Birkdale Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.76
Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 807 sqft1BR,1BA$1.48
One Norman SquareBirkdale1BR,1BA$1.74

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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 $1,076 at Sailpointe at Lake Norman.

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 $1,495 at The Alcove at Birkdale Village.

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 $1,545.

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