Rent in Cornelius, NC
A 2-bedroom in Cornelius, NC (ZIP 28031) typically rents for about $1,838 a month, with a range of $1,675–$2,000. Owner-occupied homes in Mecklenburg County pay about 0.71% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,760 | $1,574–$1,760 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,694 | $1,548–$1,840 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,838 | $1,675–$2,000 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $2,248 | $2,056–$2,440 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,732 | $2,353–$3,110 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Cornelius ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Cornelius, NC?
- About $1,838 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,675–$2,000. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Cornelius, NC?
- About $1,694 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,548–$1,840. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Cornelius, NC?
- About $2,248 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,056–$2,440. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Cornelius, NC?
- About $1,760 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,574–$1,760. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Cornelius, NC?
- About $2,732 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,353–$3,110. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Cornelius, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Mecklenburg County pay a typical 0.71% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Cornelius rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).