What is the average apartment size in Cornelius?

The average size for a Cornelius, NC apartment is 1,024 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Cornelius?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Cornelius is $1,644 per month, a 1.34% increase from last year’s average of $1,622.

What is the average apartment size in Cornelius?

The typical apartment in Cornelius offers about 1,024 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Cornelius, NC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Cornelius?

The typical rent budget in Cornelius ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 48% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Cornelius?

In Cornelius, 30% of households rent while 70% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Cornelius is $1,644, a 1.34% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,622.

One-bedroom apartments provide 815 square feet for $1,515, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,671 offer 1,132 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,366 sq ft) for $1,963, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Cornelius, NC

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,644	1,024 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,515	815 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,671	1,132 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,963	1,366 sq. ft.

Cornelius, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Cornelius, NC have increased by 1.34% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,622 to $1,644.

What's the typical rent budget in Cornelius, NC?

The largest share of rentals in Cornelius, NC (48%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Cornelius, NC?

4,130 or 30% of the households in Cornelius, NC are renter-occupied while 9,488 or 70% are owner-occupied.

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How Cornelius Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Cornelius	$1,644
Charlotte	$1,655
Raleigh	$1,579
Fayetteville	$1,294
Winston - Salem	$1,290
Durham	$1,529
Greensboro	$1,322
Wilmington	$1,619
Concord	$1,534
Cary	$1,625
Hickory	$1,489
Huntersville	$1,660
Mooresville	$1,612
Kannapolis	$1,523
Gastonia, NC	$1,363
Troutman, NC	$2,199
Indian Trail, NC	$1,726
Clover, SC	$1,623
Statesville, NC	$1,162
Salisbury, NC	$1,255
Belmont, NC	$1,628

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Cornelius apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.