What is the average apartment size in Cornelia?

The average size for a Cornelia, GA apartment is 917 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 Cornelia?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Cornelia is $1,382 per month, a 0.45% decrease from last years average of $1,389.

What is the average apartment size in Cornelia?

The typical apartment in Cornelia offers about 917 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Cornelia, GA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Cornelia ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 87% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Cornelia?

In Cornelia, 44% of households rent while 56% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 04, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Cornelia is $1,382, a 0.45% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,389.

One-bedroom apartments provide 497 square feet for $1,076, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,402 offer 893 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,088 sq ft) for $1,471, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Cornelia, GA

Last updated: April 04, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,382	917 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,076	497 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,402	893 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,471	1,088 sq. ft.

Cornelia, GA rent trends

Rental prices in Cornelia, GA have decreased by 0.45% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,389 to $1,382.

What's the typical rent budget in Cornelia, GA?

The largest share of rentals in Cornelia, GA (87%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Cornelia, GA?

811 or 44% of the households in Cornelia, GA are renter-occupied while 1,050 or 56% are owner-occupied.

How Cornelia Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Cornelia	$1,382
Atlanta	$1,769
Jonesboro	$1,359
Augusta	$1,230
Douglasville	$1,510
Lithonia	$1,394
Lawrenceville	$1,676
Marietta	$1,611
Covington	$1,753
Gainesville	$1,599
Stone Mountain	$1,296
Cumming, GA	$1,754
Dawsonville, GA	$1,949
Flowery Branch, GA	$1,649
Buford, GA	$1,825
Oakwood, GA	$1,602
Auburn, GA	$2,261
Winder, GA	$1,948
Hoschton, GA	$1,920
Jefferson, GA	$1,796
Commerce, GA	$1,673

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 Cornelia 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.