The Millwright
18955 W Catawba Ave,
Cornelius, NC 28031
$1,600 - $3,500
1-3 Beds
Cornelius
Cornelius, NC
Area Guide
An upscale suburb on Lake Normal just north of Charlotte
Lakeside
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Park-Like
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Outdoors
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Suburban
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Upscale
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Family-Friendly
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Cornelius is an upscale suburb just 20 miles north of Charlotte that’s nestled on Lake Norman. This family-friendly city offers a park-like atmosphere, an abundance of rentals, and all the conveniences you could need. Residents flock to Jetton Park to enjoy over 100 acres of lakeside property with a small beach, tennis courts, and nature trails. Nearby, Ramsey Creek Park is popular for boating, fishing, and sand volleyball. Yacht clubs, golf courses, and marinas line the shores of this lively lake. Locals appreciate the amenities in town like supermarkets, major retailers, specialty shops, and restaurants. Interstate 77 runs directly through town, making it easy for residents to travel to larger cities for work or leisure.
Rent Trends
As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Cornelius, NC is $656 for a studio, $1,400 for one bedroom, $1,684 for two bedrooms, and $2,013 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cornelius has decreased by -2.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,400/month
798 Sq Ft
House
$2,827/month
1,938 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,905/month
949 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,032/month
1,117 Sq Ft
Transportation
47
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
1
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
38
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
810 Students
Public
Grades K-5
567 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,326 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,518 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Carolina Raptor Center
- Latta Plantation Nature Center
Airports
- Concord-Padgett Regional
- Charlotte/Douglas International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.