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19612 Oak St

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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 Fairways at Birkdale Apartment Homes in the Vermillion neighborhood priced from $1,236. Bexley at Davidson in the Bradford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,239. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cornelius apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Fairways at Birkdale Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$1,236
Bexley at DavidsonFargo1BR,1BA$1,239
MAA Cornelius11B1BR,1BA$1,268
The Verandas at Lake Norman ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1,276
Sailpointe at Lake NormanA1 1/11BR,1BA$1,277

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cornelius, NC

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cornelius area is the $1.57 price per square foot C3A Model at LangTree Lake Norman in the in the Waterlynn neighborhood starting from $2,085. The second greatest value Cornelius apartment is the The Tides Model at McDowell Creek Court starting at $1,640 with a $1.54 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.
LangTree Lake NormanC3A3BR,3BA$1.57
McDowell Creek CourtThe Tides2BR,2BA$1.54
The Landings at Northcross2BR/2BA TH "C"2BR,2BA$1.47
Bexley at Lake NormanAriel1BR,1BA$1.43
Sailpointe at Lake NormanB1 2/12BR,1BA$1.64
Legacy Cornelius ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.61
MAA Cornelius11B1BR,1BA$1.45
Greys Harbor at Lake NormanA1A1BR,1BA$1.56
Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 807 sqft1BR,1BA$1.59
The Verandas at Lake Norman ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cornelius

What type of rentals are currently available in Cornelius?

There are currently 54 Apartments for Rent in Cornelius, NC with pricing that ranges from $1,143 to $3,714. There are also 103 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cornelius ranging from $1,100 to $10,000.

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 $1,100 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,285.

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