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Rental Market Trends in Cornelia, GA

Updated August 2026

The average rent in Cornelia, GA is $1,006/month.

Rent in Cornelia is 40% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,006/month

Average Rent

774 Sq Ft

Average Size

-1.6%

Change / Year

41

Available Apartments

Cornelia rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Cornelia average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Cornelia average $1,006 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Cornelia average $1,217 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Cornelia average $1,382 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,006/month
774 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,217/month
977 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,382/month
1,137 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Cornelia, GA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.6%, which averages out to $16 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time

August 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Cornelia, GA

August 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Cornelia, GA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
17% $700 - $1,000/month
67% $1,001 - $1,500/month
17% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cornelia, GA?

Because the average rent in Cornelia is $1,006, you’ll want to make about $3,353 per month or $40,236 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Cornelia, GA

41 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Cornelia, GA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Cornelia, GA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

Apartment Averages

Compare Rent Trends Nearby

Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.

  • Demorest

    Demorest

    Avg Rent: $1,478/month

  • Baldwin

    Baldwin

    Avg Rent: $1,179/month

  • Clarkesville

    Clarkesville

    Avg Rent: $1,200/month

  • Toccoa

    Toccoa

    Avg Rent: $1,020/month

  • Cleveland

    Cleveland

    Avg Rent: $609/month

Apartment Communities in Cornelia We Think You'll Love

Sierra Vista

Sierra Vista

149 Sierra Vista Cir,
Cornelia, GA 30531

1-3 Beds | $1,375 - $1,650

Cielo At Baldwin

Cielo At Baldwin

125 Meister Rd,
Baldwin, GA 30511

1-3 Beds | $1,325 - $1,340

Peaks of Cornelia

Peaks of Cornelia

100 Peaks Cir,
Cornelia, GA 30531

1-3 Beds | $649 - $1,213

Crown Point Apartments

Crown Point Apartments

120 Crown Point Dr,
Cornelia, GA 30531

2 Beds | $1,325 - $1,395

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Cornelia?

The average rent in Cornelia is $1,006 per month, which is 39.5% lower than the national average of $1,664.

Are rents going up or down in Cornelia?

Rents in Cornelia, GA are decreasing, with prices down 1.6% year-over-year and $16 less per month.

What rent range is most common in Cornelia?

In Cornelia, GA, 67% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Georgia Cornelia Rental Trends

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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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