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Apartments under $2,000 for Rent in Cornelius, NC

490 Rentals
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  6. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    1 BED
    $1,581
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,474 - $1,748
    Required Monthly Fees$107
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,581 - $1,855

    LANA at Lake Norman

    10410 Sam Furr Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
    (980) 580-6713
  7. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
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    1 BED
    $1,741
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,599 - $1,890
    Required Monthly Fees$142
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,741 - $2,032

    Solis Birkdale

    9035 Lindholm Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078
    (704) 918-1843
  12. Building Photo - Haven at Birkdale Village
    2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    1 BED
    $1,520+
    2 BEDS
    $2,046+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,455 - $2,433
    Required Monthly Fees$65
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,520 - $2,498

    Haven at Birkdale Village

    16725 Birkdale Commons Pky, Huntersville, NC 28078
    (980) 470-4485
  14. $178 Off
    Price Drop. $178 Off
    1 BED
    $1,259+
    2 BEDS
    $1,467+
    3 BEDS
    $1,683+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,082 - $2,146
    Required Monthly Fees$177
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,259 - $2,323

    The Verandas at Lake Norman Apartments

    18510 The Commons Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031
    (980) 946-6476
  16. $425 Off
    Price Drop. $425 Off
    1 BED
    $1,058+
    2 BEDS
    $1,353+
    3 BEDS
    $1,893+

    MAA Cornelius

    19401 Carrington Club Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
    (980) 689-6368
  20. Building Photo - 21322 Pine St
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,680
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,680
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,680

    21322 Pine St Unit SI ID1579131P

    21322 Pine St, Cornelius, NC 28031
  21. Building Photo - 10929 Shelly Renee Dr
    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
  22. Building Photo - 18710 Oakhurst Blvd
    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

    18710 Oakhurst Blvd Unit 3A

    18710 Oakhurst Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031
  23. Building Photo - 21230 Hickory St
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,350
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,350
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,350

    21230 Hickory St Unit 9C

    21230 Hickory St, Cornelius, NC 28031
  24. 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900

    21404 Aftonshire Dr

    21404 Aftonshire Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
  29. Building Photo - 16854 Bridgeton Ln
    2 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900

    16854 Bridgeton Ln

    16854 Bridgeton Ln, Huntersville, NC 28078
  30. Building Photo - 7610 Woods Ln
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500

    7610 Woods Ln Unit 5

    7610 Woods Ln, Cornelius, NC 28031
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  31. Building Photo - 18705 Vineyard Point Ln
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900

    18705 Vineyard Point Ln

    18705 Vineyard Point Ln, Cornelius, NC 28031
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  32. 2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800

    18461 Streamline Ct

    18461 Streamline Ct, Cornelius, NC 28031
  33. 3 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000

    9712 Bailey Rd

    9712 Bailey Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
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Cornelius at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,370
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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
2,447 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
GreatSchools Rating
Cornelius Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
557 Students

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