
3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Carolina Beach, NC (43 Rentals)


714 Canal Dr

103 Charlotte Ave

208 Carolina Beach Ave S

1503 Carolina Beach Ave N

222 Carolina Beach Ave N

209 Florida Ave

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New Hanover Village Apartments

The Cottages at Riverlights
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Argento at Riverlights Apartments

Barclay Place Apartments

Still Meadow Village

The Keys at 17th Street

Crosswinds Apartments

Townes at Prior
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Sand Ridge

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Canterbury Woods

Glenmeade Village

Ansley Park

Shipyard at Wilmington

Meridian at Fairfield Park

Hawthorne at the Pointe

Element Barclay Station

Hawthorne at Indy West
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Element Barclay

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Willow Glen

Townes at Park Place

1114 Welborn Rd

720 Gulf Stream Dr

905 Lowry Ct

420 Lehigh Rd

7653 Vancouver Ct

8405 Fiddlestick Way
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The Preserve at Pine Valley

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carolina Beach?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Beach Studio Apartments | $1,393 | $1,038 | $1,799 |
| Carolina Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,476 | $1,075 | $3,150 |
| Carolina Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,688 | $999 | $2,682 |
Carolina Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,239 | $1,422 | $4,932 |
| Carolina Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,236 | $2,236 | $2,236 |
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Largest Available Carolina Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Carolina Beach, NC is found at Hamlet Barclay West - Homes & Townhomes for Rent in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood and is 1,716 square feet priced from $2,565. Barclay Place Apartments has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,695 square feet and currently listed start at $2,745. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Carolina Beach:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlet Barclay West - Homes & Townhomes for Rent | Cottage C2 | 1,716 Sq Ft | $2,565 |
| Barclay Place Apartments | Magnolia | 1,695 Sq Ft | $2,745 |
| Element Barclay | 3A | 1,659 Sq Ft | $2,616 |
| Hawthorne at Indy West | The Shackleford with Den | 1,580 Sq Ft | $2,188 |
| Sand Ridge | Tuberose | 1,525 Sq Ft | $1,883 |
| Townes at Park Place | Catawba Exterior | 1,511 Sq Ft | $1,999 |
| Meridian at Fairfield Park | C3A | 1,489 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
| Ansley Park | 3C | 1,479 Sq Ft | $2,050 |
| Riverwood Apartments & Townhomes | C2A | 1,466 Sq Ft | $2,140 |
| Cadia Myrtle Landing - Townhomes for Rent | Dogwood | 1,447 Sq Ft | $2,209 |
Cheapest Available Carolina Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments
As of January 09, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Carolina Beach, NC is the Willow- 32Z Model starting from $1,399 at The Preserve at Pine Valley in the Pine Valley East neighborhood. The second most affordable Carolina Beach 3 Bedroom is the Hemingway Model at The Keys at 17th Street starting at $1,416 in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Carolina Beach is currently $2,239. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Carolina Beach:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Preserve at Pine Valley | Willow- 32Z | $1,399 |
| The Keys at 17th Street | Hemingway | $1,416 |
| The Pines of Wilmington Apartments | Three Bedroom - Luxury | $1,450 |
| Willow Glen | Calabash | $1,472 |
| Crosswinds Apartments | Willow - Classic | $1,497 |
| Canterbury Woods | 3 Bedroom Garden | $1,550 |
| Glenmeade Village | Magnolia | $1,600 |
| Still Meadow Village | THE PROMENADE | $1,725 |
| Belle Meade | The Seneca | $1,795 |
| Sand Ridge | Tuberose | $1,883 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Carolina Beach Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Carolina Beach with 3 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Carolina Beach is at The Preserve at Pine Valley listed at $1,399.
How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Carolina Beach Apartment?
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Carolina Beach is $2,239.
What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Carolina Beach Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Carolina Beach is a 1,716 square feet unit starting from $2,565 at Hamlet Barclay West - Homes & Townhomes for Rent.
What is the average size for Carolina Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Carolina Beach is currently 1,631 sq ft.
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