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19453 W Catawba Ave Ste a, Cornelius, NC 28031
Wilkinson Property Management is a Cornelius company founded in 1999 that has managed more than 633 single-family homes in the Charlotte area, with marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance and move-in and move-out inspections.
In their words: “Our software provides great benefits to our office and with you, including real-time information about your property.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention a smooth rental process, quick responses and a team that resolves issues.
19109 W Catawba Ave Ste 200, Cornelius, NC 28031
Lake & Town Realty Property Management is a Cornelius company managing rental homes, including waterfront and single-family properties, across Cornelius, Huntersville, Davidson, Mooresville and the wider Lake Norman region.
Review summary: Reviewers, many of them rental owners, describe a helpful and knowledgeable manager who has looked after their properties for years.
19721 Bethel Church Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
Lake Norman Property Management is a Cornelius company that deals directly with prospects and tenants, handling marketing, rent collection, maintenance and repairs for rental owners.
Review summary: Owners describe a responsive manager who rents their homes quickly.
18418 Mizzenmast Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031
5 Star Property Management is based in Cornelius and offers property management across the Charlotte metropolitan area, including Huntersville and the wider Lake Norman region.
18135 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031
Professional Property Management- Team Cooper is a property management company with an office in Cornelius; its listing gives few further details about the properties or services it handles.
215 South Main Street Ste 306, Cornelius, NC 28031
Ivy Property Group is a Cornelius full-service property management and real estate brokerage covering residential and commercial properties from Charlotte and Lake Norman to Denver, Statesville and Asheville, with leasing, tenant screening and an owner portal.
In their words: “We help owners lease and manage their properties, and our real estate brokerage assists clients with buying and selling homes and investment properties.”
Review summary: Most reviewers describe good communication and quick help with repairs from a responsive team.
19600 W Catawba Ave # C301, Cornelius, NC 28031
PURE Property Management of North Carolina has a Cornelius office of the PURE Property Management brand, serving the greater Charlotte area with management of single-family homes, rental market analysis, leasing and evictions.
In their words: “We deliver responsive service, unified operating standards, and transparent, high-performing results for our investors.”
Review summary: Most reviewers describe helpful, informative and polite staff during the application process, though some tenants report poor experiences.
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Rents in Cornelius are $64 above the Mecklenburg County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months: +$17 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Cornelius's typical asking rent is $64 (3.7%) above the county. The gap is about the same compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Cornelius is number 3 of 7 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Stallings. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in March, May and June, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 11 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelius | $1,796 | +1.0% | 7 |
| Huntersville | $1,903 | +0.6% | 3 |
| Mooresville | $1,675 | +2.0% | 7 |
| Kannapolis | $1,578 | +2.7% | 3 |
| Concord | $1,784 | +2.2% | 5 |
| Charlotte | $1,729 | +1.1% | 90 |
| Gastonia | $1,483 | +2.2% | 2 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HUD Metro FMR Area. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Compare the 7 property management companies in Cornelius, Mecklenburg County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Kannapolis and Davidson, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Cornelius is $1,796 (September 2026); +1.0% over the past year and +14.2% over five years. About 30.5% of homes in Cornelius are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 4% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 7 property management companies in Cornelius, NC.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Cornelius was $1,796 a month in September 2026, +1.0% on a year earlier.
Over the 11 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in March, May and June. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
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