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  6. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    1 BED
    $1,759+
    2 BEDS
    $2,301+
    3 BEDS
    $3,001+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,642 - $3,385
    Required Monthly Fees$117
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,759 - $3,502

    LANA at Lake Norman

    10410 Sam Furr Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
    (980) 580-6713
  7. $200 Off
    Price Drop. $200 Off
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    1 BED
    $1,762+
    2 BEDS
    $2,442+
    3 BEDS
    $2,947+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,620 - $3,215
    Required Monthly Fees$142
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,762 - $3,357

    Solis Birkdale

    9035 Lindholm Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078
    (704) 918-1843
  13. Building Photo - The Verandas at Lake Norman Apartments
    $145 Off
    Price Drop. $145 Off
    1 BED
    $1,338+
    2 BEDS
    $1,535+
    3 BEDS
    $1,683+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,161 - $2,146
    Required Monthly Fees$177
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,338 - $2,323

    The Verandas at Lake Norman Apartments

    18510 The Commons Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031
    (980) 946-6476
  20. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,250

    18626 Oakhurst Blvd

    18626 Oakhurst Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031
    (980) 430-6935
  21. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000

    18705 Vineyard Point Ln

    18705 Vineyard Point Ln, Cornelius, NC 28031
    (980) 285-3491
  22. 4 BEDS, 4 BATHS
    $2,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,700

    17219 Caldwell Track Dr

    17219 Caldwell Track Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078
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  30. Building Photo - 21322 Pine St
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,645
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,645
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,645

    21322 Pine St Unit SI ID1579131P

    21322 Pine St, Cornelius, NC 28031
  31. Building Photo - 21404 Aftonshire Dr
    3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $2,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,300

    21404 Aftonshire Dr

    21404 Aftonshire Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
  32. Building Photo - 17831 Mollypop Ln
    7 BEDS, 8 BATHS
    $15,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$15,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$15,000

    17831 Mollypop Ln

    17831 Mollypop Ln, Cornelius, NC 28031
  33. Building Photo - 21230 Hickory St
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,400

    21230 Hickory St Unit 9C

    21230 Hickory St, Cornelius, NC 28031
  38. Building Photo - 10231 Danesway Ln
    4 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,575
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,575
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,575

    10231 Danesway Ln

    10231 Danesway Ln, Cornelius, NC 28031
    (833) 736-8264
  39. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $1,995
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,995

    10929 Shelly Renee Dr

    10929 Shelly Renee Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
    (833) 736-8264
  40. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,320
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,320
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,320

    10450 Glenmeade Rd

    10450 Glenmeade Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
    (833) 736-8264
  41. 4 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,620
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,620
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,620

    18306 Victoria Bay Dr

    18306 Victoria Bay Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
    (833) 736-8264
  42. Building Photo - 19140 Kanawha Dr
    5 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $2,640
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,640
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,640

    19140 Kanawha Dr

    19140 Kanawha Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
    (833) 736-8264
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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
831 Students
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Cornelius Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
557 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 $1,362.

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

The average rent for a studio apartment in Cornelius, NC is $662.

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 $1,362.

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 $1,705.

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 $2,097.

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