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19020 Potts Park Ln,
Davidson, NC 28036
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Rental Market Trends in Cornelius, NC
What is the average rent in Cornelius, NC?
$1,426/month
Average Rent
797 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-3.4%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in Cornelius, NC is $1,426 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,637/month, which means Cornelius rent prices are 13% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Cornelius, you can expect to pay about $656 per month for a studio, $1,426 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,698 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,033 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Cornelius, NC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.4%, which averages out to $48 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Cornelius, NC
Last Updated July 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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9%
Below $700/month
0%
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27%
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55%
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9%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cornelius?
Based on current rent prices, The Commons Townhomes, Edinburgh Square and Townwood Village are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cornelius.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cornelius?
Based on current rent prices, Bordeaux at Vineyard Point, Townwood Village and The Commons Townhomes are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cornelius.
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Which Cornelius neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Cornelius with the most apartments available are Townwood Village, The Commons Townhomes and Edinburgh Square .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cornelius, NC?
Because the average rent in Cornelius is $1,426, you’ll want to make about $4,753 per month or $57,036 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.
How does Cornelius, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Cornelius, NC 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.
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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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.