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Antiquity Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Antiquity Heights

20215 Heights WayCornelius, NC 28031
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Solis North Creek
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$1,611 - $3,031
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Solis North Creek

15120 Village Crossing RdHuntersville, NC 28078
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Lana
$1,640 - $3,261
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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
Senior Living
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Oakhill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakhill Apartments

831 Beaty StDavidson, NC 28036
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Camden Sedgebrook
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Sedgebrook

16930 Sedgebrook LnHuntersville, NC 28078
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Lakeside
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeside

900 Lakeview AveDavidson, NC 28036
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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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Caldwell Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Caldwell Station

16501 Gap Station DrHuntersville, 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 The Verandas at Lake Norman Apartments in the Westmoreland neighborhood priced from $1,164. 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 $1,275. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cornelius apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Verandas at Lake Norman ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,164
Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 807 sqft1BR,1BA$1,275
One Norman SquareBirkdale1BR,1BA$1,293
The Alcove at Birkdale VillageAmberly1BR,1BA$1,295
MAA Cornelius11A1BR,1BA$1,323
Haven at Birkdale Village1BA1BR,1BA$1,350
The Fairways at Birkdale Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$1,355
LangTree Lake NormanA2A1BR,1BA$1,365
Sailpointe at Lake NormanA2 1/11BR,1BA$1,384
The Linden ApartmentsA1A1BR,1BA$1,390

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cornelius, NC

As of April 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cornelius area is the $1.43 price per square foot TOWNHOUSE 1.2 Model at The Millwright in the in the Westmoreland neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Cornelius apartment is the B2C Model at LangTree Lake Norman starting at $1,675 with a $1.50 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The MillwrightTOWNHOUSE 1.23BR,3BA$1.43
LangTree Lake NormanB2C2BR,2BA$1.50
McDowell Creek CourtThe Tides2BR,2BA$1.54
Bexley at Lake NormanAriel1BR,1BA$1.45
Legacy Cornelius ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.57
One Norman SquareCatawba2BR,1BA$1.74
Bexley at DavidsonLyndon with Den1BR,1BA$1.82
The Fairways at Birkdale Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.73
Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 807 sqft1BR,1BA$1.58
The Verandas at Lake Norman ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.65

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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 $1,164 at The Verandas at Lake Norman Apartments.

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 $1,291 at The Verandas at Lake Norman Apartments.

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 $1,562.

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