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  5. $204 Off
    Price Drop. $204 Off
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    1 BED
    $1,797+
    2 BEDS
    $2,291+
    3 BEDS
    $2,947+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,655 - $2,965
    Required Monthly Fees$142
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,797 - $3,107

    Solis Birkdale

    9035 Lindholm Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078
    (704) 918-1843
  6. 1 BED
    $1,678+
    2 BEDS
    $2,191+
    3 BEDS
    $2,921+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,531 - $3,145
    Required Monthly Fees$117
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,678 - $3,262

    Lana

    10410 Sam Furr Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
    (980) 580-6713
  10. $265 Off
    Price Drop. $265 Off
    1 BED
    $1,163+
    2 BEDS
    $1,538+
    3 BEDS
    $1,623+

    MAA Cornelius

    19401 Carrington Club Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
    (980) 689-6368
  15. 3 BEDS
    $3,406
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,249 - $3,599
    Required Monthly Fees$157
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,406 - $3,756

    River Rock at Alexander Farms

    8629 Chagrin Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
    (984) 520-6699
  21. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,300

    18705 Vineyard Point Ln

    18705 Vineyard Point Ln, Cornelius, NC 28031
    (980) 238-2573
  33. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,100

    10410 Caldwell Depot Rd

    10410 Caldwell Depot Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
    (833) 736-8264
  34. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,095
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,095
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,095

    11616 Truan Ln

    11616 Truan Ln, Cornelius, NC 28031
    (833) 736-8264
  35. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,320
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,320
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,320

    19222 Coachmans Ter

    19222 Coachmans Ter, Cornelius, NC 28031
    (833) 736-8264
  36. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,370
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,370
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,370

    10516 Meadow Crossing Ln

    10516 Meadow Crossing Ln, Cornelius, NC 28031
    (833) 736-8264
  37. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,300

    15534 Crossing Gate Dr

    15534 Crossing Gate Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
    (833) 736-8264
  39. Building Photo - 20019 Lamp Lighters Way
    3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $2,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,900

    20019 Lamp Lighters Way

    20019 Lamp Lighters Way, Cornelius, NC 28031
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Cornelius, NC Apartments for Rent

Cornelius is a lakeside town along Lake Norman in northern Mecklenburg County, just 20 miles north of Charlotte. Since incorporating in 1905, this town has grown from a small settlement into a community of over 30,000 residents, with major expansion happening in the 2000s. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Cornelius, you'll discover plenty of options in this waterfront setting, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,405 and two-bedroom units around $1,670. The town's prime spot on Lake Norman means waterfront fun meets convenient suburban living.

Renting in Cornelius offers outdoor activities plus quick access to Charlotte jobs. Interstate 77 runs right through town, making Charlotte commutes straightforward. You'll love having Jetton Park nearby – 100+ acres of lakefront space with trails and recreation facilities, plus Ramsey Creek Park for boating and fishing. Daily needs are covered with grocery stores, retailers, local shops, and restaurants, while the lakefront brings yacht clubs, golf courses, and marinas. With median household income hitting $104,663 and apartment options ranging from studios to three-bedrooms, Cornelius delivers suburban lake living inside Charlotte's metro area.

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Education

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William Amos Hough High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,518 Students
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Bailey Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,326 Students
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J.V. Washam Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
810 Students
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Cornelius Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
567 Students

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Frequently asked questions about renting in Cornelius, NC

What are the average rent costs in Cornelius, NC?

The average rent in Cornelius, NC is $1,408.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Cornelius, NC?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Cornelius, NC is $661.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Cornelius, NC?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Cornelius, NC is $1,408.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Cornelius, NC?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Cornelius, NC is $1,736.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Cornelius, NC?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Cornelius, NC is $1,971.

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