Cornelius, NC rental market
What is the average rent in Cornelius, NC?
Last updated March 1, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Cornelius, NC is $2,099.
Average rent
$2,099
Month-over-month change
-$1
Year-over-year change
-$226
Available rentals
80
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,193 to $8,500.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,200 | 2 |
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 4 |
| $1,500 | 3 |
| $1,600 | 8 |
| $1,700 | 5 |
| $1,800 | 3 |
| $1,900 | 14 |
| $2,000 | 12 |
| $2,100 | 5 |
| $2,200 | 5 |
| $2,300 | 6 |
| $2,400 | 4 |
| $2,500 | 3 |
| $2,600 | 4 |
| $2,700 | 6 |
| $2,800 | 2 |
| $2,900 | 3 |
| $3,000 | 1 |
| $3,100 | 3 |
| $3,200 | 3 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,500 | 2 |
| $3,600 | 1 |
| $4,900 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 4 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $226 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,150 | $2,095 |
| Feb | $2,350 | $2,083 |
| Mar | $2,325 | $2,099 |
| Apr | $2,330 | No data |
| May | $2,150 | No data |
| Jun | $2,350 | No data |
| Jul | $2,308 | No data |
| Aug | $2,195 | No data |
| Sep | $2,160 | No data |
| Oct | $2,050 | No data |
| Nov | $2,000 | No data |
| Dec | $2,103 | No 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Cornelius, NC is 5% higher than the national average.
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