Cornelius, NC rental market

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Last updated June 22, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Cornelius, NC is $2,295.

Average rent

$2,295

Month-over-month change

+$196

Year-over-year change

-$5

Available rentals

95

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $800 to $7,000.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$7001
$8001
$1,2002
$1,3002
$1,4003
$1,5006
$1,60010
$1,7006
$1,8005
$1,90012
$2,0006
$2,1002
$2,2006
$2,3009
$2,40013
$2,5007
$2,6006
$2,7003
$2,8001
$2,9006
$3,0003
$3,1002
$3,4001
$3,5001
$3,8001
$3,9001
$4,0001
$4,1001
$4,2001
$4,7002
$4,8002
$5,000+5

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $5 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$2,150$2,095
Feb$2,350$2,083
Mar$2,325$2,099
Apr$2,330$2,000
May$2,150$2,180
Jun$2,350$2,063
Jul$2,308No data
Aug$2,195No data
Sep$2,160No data
Oct$2,050No data
Nov$2,000No data
Dec$2,103No data

Market temperature

The Cornelius, NC rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

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Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Cornelius, NC is 14% higher than the national average.

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$2,295

$2,005

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Cornelius, NC?

The average rent in Cornelius, NC is $2,295.

2. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Cornelius, NC?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Cornelius, NC is $1,325 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Cornelius, NC?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Cornelius, NC is $1,900 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Cornelius, NC?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Cornelius, NC is $2,305 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Cornelius, NC?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Cornelius, NC is $2,977 per month.

6. How much does it cost to rent a house in Cornelius, NC?

Houses in Cornelius, NC rent between $800 - $7,000 with an average rent of $2,295.

7. How has the rent in Cornelius, NC changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Cornelius, NC decreased by $5

8. How much has the rent in Cornelius, NC increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Cornelius, NC increased by $196

9. How many available rentals are there in Cornelius, NC?

There are currently 95 rentals available in Cornelius, NC.

10. How do rent prices in Cornelius, NC compare with the national average?

The average rent in Cornelius, NC is $2,295 — 14.46% higher the national average of $2,005.

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