Cornelius, NC rental market

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Last updated August 13, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Cornelius, NC is $2,180.

Average rent

$2,180

Month-over-month change

-$114

Year-over-year change

-$120

Available rentals

82

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $800 to $15,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$7001
$8001
$1,0001
$1,1001
$1,2001
$1,3002
$1,4002
$1,5006
$1,6006
$1,7007
$1,80010
$1,9009
$2,0005
$2,1009
$2,2004
$2,3005
$2,40010
$2,5008
$2,6001
$2,8004
$2,9005
$3,0003
$3,1004
$3,2003
$3,3002
$3,4003
$3,5002
$3,8001
$3,9001
$5,000+4

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $120 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$2,289No data
Oct$2,180No data
Nov$2,175No data
Dec$2,200No 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.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Cornelius, NC is 4% 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 $2,180.

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

Houses in Cornelius, NC rent between $800 - $15,000 with an average rent of $2,180.

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

In the last year, the rent in Cornelius, NC decreased by $120

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 $114

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 $2,180 — 3.81% higher the national average of $2,100.