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Apartments under $1,700 for Rent in Cornelius, NC

424 Rentals
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  5. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
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    1 BED
    $1,662
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,520 - $1,675
    Required Monthly Fees$142
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,662 - $1,817

    Solis Birkdale

    9035 Lindholm Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078
    (704) 918-1843
  6. 1 BED
    $1,699
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,562 - $1,774
    Required Monthly Fees$117
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,699 - $1,891

    LANA at Lake Norman

    10410 Sam Furr Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
    (980) 580-6713
  13. Building Photo - The Verandas at Lake Norman Apartments
    Good Value
    1 BED
    $1,360+
    2 BEDS
    $1,537+
    3 BEDS
    $1,683+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,183 - $2,151
    Required Monthly Fees$177
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,360 - $2,323

    The Verandas at Lake Norman Apartments

    18510 The Commons Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031
    (980) 946-6476
  19. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,600

    18817 Nautical Dr Unit Nautical Drive

    18817 Nautical Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
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  34. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $1,329+
    2 BEDS
    $1,796+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,213 - $2,428
    Required Monthly Fees$116
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,329 - $1,894

    The Fairways at Birkdale Apartment Homes

    16501 Stonemason Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078

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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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William Amos Hough High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,518 Students
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Bailey Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,326 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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