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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 MAA Cornelius in the Westmoreland neighborhood priced from $1,168. The Verandas at Lake Norman Apartments in the Westmoreland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,202. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cornelius apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MAA Cornelius11B1BR,1BA$1,168
The Verandas at Lake Norman ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,202
Greys Harbor at Lake NormanA1A1BR,1BA$1,245
The Alcove at Birkdale VillageAshford1BR,1BA$1,295
McDowell Creek Court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cornelius, NC

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cornelius area is the $1.29 price per square foot Trinity Model at Bexley at Lake Norman in the in the Bradford neighborhood starting from $1,864. The second greatest value Cornelius apartment is the Biltmore Townhome Model at Bexley at Davidson starting at $2,239 with a $1.66 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.
Bexley at Lake NormanTrinity3BR,2BA$1.29
Bexley at DavidsonBiltmore Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.66
LangTree Lake NormanC3A3BR,3BA$1.50
MAA Cornelius22A2BR,2BA$1.35
The Landings at Northcross2BR/2BA TH "C"2BR,2BA$1.47
Greys Harbor at Lake NormanA1A1BR,1BA$1.47
Sailpointe at Lake NormanA2 1/11BR,1BA$1.68
Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 807 sqft1BR,1BA$1.67
McDowell Creek Court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.66
The Verandas at Lake Norman ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cornelius

What type of rentals are currently available in Cornelius?

There are currently 51 Apartments for Rent in Cornelius, NC with pricing that ranges from $1,168 to $5,625. There are also 81 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cornelius ranging from $1,350 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cornelius?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cornelius ranges from $1,350 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,868.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cornelius?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cornelius range from $1,615 to $5,625, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,290.

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