Cornelius, NC Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,778
1-year change
+1.1%
$19/mo
5-year change
+14.2%
$221/mo
10-year change
+51.7%
$606/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Cornelius

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,115/mo0.0%
2016$1,180/mo+5.8%+5.8%
2017$1,210/mo+2.5%+8.5%
2018$1,271/mo+5.0%+14.0%
2019$1,320/mo+3.9%+18.4%
2020$1,376/mo+4.2%+23.4%
2021$1,497/mo+8.8%+34.3%
2022$1,753/mo+17.1%+57.2%
2023$1,825/mo+4.1%+63.7%
2024$1,856/mo+1.7%+66.5%
2025$1,737/mo-6.4%+55.8%
2026$1,855/mo+6.8%+66.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Cornelius changed since 2015?

Median rent in Cornelius, NC was $1,106 in 2015-01 and is $1,778 as of 2026-06 — a change of $672 per month over 11 years.

How much has Cornelius rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Cornelius, NC has changed +14.2% ($221 per month). The current median is $1,778.

What has rent in Cornelius done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Cornelius, NC has changed +51.7% ($606 per month). It is now $1,778.

Is rent in Cornelius going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Cornelius, NC has increased +1.1% ($19/mo). Current median: $1,778.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.