Cornelius, NC rental market

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Last updated October 13, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Cornelius, NC is $2,000.

Average rent

$2,000

Month-over-month change

-$115

Year-over-year change

-$40

Available rentals

101

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $750 to $65,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$7001
$8002
$9003
$1,2001
$1,3002
$1,4003
$1,5008
$1,6008
$1,7007
$1,80014
$1,90021
$2,00010
$2,1001
$2,2004
$2,30010
$2,4009
$2,5002
$2,6003
$2,7004
$2,8002
$2,9004
$3,0001
$3,1003
$3,2002
$3,3001
$3,4004
$3,5002
$3,9002
$4,0001
$5,000+5

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $40 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
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$2,160
Oct$2,180$2,050
Nov$2,175No data
Dec$2,200No data

Market temperature

The Cornelius, NC rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Cornelius, NC is 0.74% lower than the national average.

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$2,015

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Cornelius, NC?

The average rent in Cornelius, NC is $2,000.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Cornelius, NC?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Cornelius, NC is $900 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Cornelius, NC?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Cornelius, NC is $1,407 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Cornelius, NC?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Cornelius, NC is $1,800 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Cornelius, NC?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Cornelius, NC is $2,045 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Cornelius, NC?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Cornelius, NC is $23,428 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Cornelius, NC?

Houses in Cornelius, NC rent between $750 - $65,000 with an average rent of $2,000.

8. How has the rent in Cornelius, NC changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Cornelius, NC decreased by $40

9. 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 $115

10. How many available rentals are there in Cornelius, NC?

There are currently 101 rentals available in Cornelius, NC.

11. How do rent prices in Cornelius, NC compare with the national average?

The average rent in Cornelius, NC is $2,000 — less than 1% lower the national average of $2,015.