Cornelius, NC rental market
Last updated August 21, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Cornelius, NC is $2,168.
$2,168
-$97
-$132
82
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $800 to $500,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $700 | 1 |
| $800 | 1 |
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 2 |
| $1,500 | 7 |
| $1,600 | 7 |
| $1,700 | 7 |
| $1,800 | 9 |
| $1,900 | 8 |
| $2,000 | 6 |
| $2,100 | 7 |
| $2,200 | 3 |
| $2,300 | 4 |
| $2,400 | 10 |
| $2,500 | 7 |
| $2,600 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 3 |
| $2,800 | 4 |
| $2,900 | 6 |
| $3,000 | 4 |
| $3,100 | 4 |
| $3,200 | 3 |
| $3,300 | 2 |
| $3,400 | 2 |
| $3,500 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 6 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $133 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,150 | $2,150 |
| Feb | $2,155 | $2,350 |
| Mar | $2,180 | $2,325 |
| Apr | $2,100 | $2,330 |
| May | $2,331 | $2,150 |
| Jun | $2,185 | $2,350 |
| Jul | $2,075 | $2,308 |
| Aug | $2,335 | $2,195 |
| Sep | $2,289 | No data |
| Oct | $2,180 | No data |
| Nov | $2,175 | No data |
| Dec | $2,200 | No 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Cornelius, NC is 3% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Cornelius, NC?
The average rent in Cornelius, NC is $2,168.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Cornelius, NC?
Houses in Cornelius, NC rent between $800 - $500,000 with an average rent of $2,168.
3. How has the rent in Cornelius, NC changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Cornelius, NC decreased by $133
4. How much has the rent in Cornelius, NC increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Cornelius, NC decreased by $98
5. How many available rentals are there in Cornelius, NC?
There are currently 82 rentals available in Cornelius, NC.
6. How do rent prices in Cornelius, NC compare with the national average?
The average rent in Cornelius, NC is $2,168 — 3.24% higher the national average of $2,100.