The Millwright
18215 Caprio St,
Cornelius, NC 28031
$1,595 - $3,400
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Cornelius, NC
What is the average rent in Cornelius, NC?
$1,422/month
Average Rent
798 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
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Decrease in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Cornelius, NC is $1,422 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/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 $661 per month for a studio, $1,422 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,770 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,985 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Cornelius, NC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.2%, which averages out to $45 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 April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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8%
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17%
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67%
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8%
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cornelius?
Based on current rent prices, The Commons Townhomes, Edinburgh Square and Bordeaux at Vineyard Point are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cornelius.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cornelius?
Based on current rent prices, Townwood Village, Bordeaux at Vineyard Point 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 Bordeaux at Vineyard Point, 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 $1,422, you’ll want to make about $4,740 per month or $56,880 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 February 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.