3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Carolina Beach, NC (53 Rentals)

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Riverwood
$1,999 - $2,784
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$1,374 - $2,784

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Riverwood

3510 Corder DrWilmington, NC 28412
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Canterbury Woods
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$1,615 - $1,685
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$1,220 - $1,685

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Canterbury Woods

2320 Canterwood DrWilmington, NC 28401
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Glenmeade Village
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$1,600 - $1,619
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$1,294 - $1,619

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Glenmeade Village

1518 Village DrWilmington, NC 28401
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Element Barclay
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$2,149 - $2,322
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$1,532 - $2,322

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Element Barclay

1605 Barclay Point BlvdWilmington, NC 28412
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6901 Southern Exposure

WilmingtonNC28412

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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 Riverwood in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood and is 1,832 square feet priced from $2,418. Hamlet Barclay West - Homes & Townhomes for Rent has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,716 square feet and currently listed start at $2,914. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Carolina Beach:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
RiverwoodC2B1,832 Sq Ft$2,418
Hamlet Barclay West - Homes & Townhomes for RentCottage C1 + Den1,716 Sq Ft$2,914
Barclay Place ApartmentsMagnolia1,695 Sq Ft$2,779
Proximity WatermarkC2A1,609 Sq Ft$5,970
Townes at Park PlaceCatawba Exterior1,511 Sq Ft$1,949
Hawthorne at Indy WestThe Shackleford1,438 Sq Ft$2,103
Argento at Riverlights ApartmentsC21,426 Sq Ft$2,226
Oasis at RiverlightsThe Cape1,422 Sq Ft$2,068
Belle MeadeThe Seneca1,358 Sq Ft$1,815
Townes at PriorC11,350 Sq Ft$2,041

Cheapest Available Carolina Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 15, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Carolina Beach, NC is the Three Bedroom - Luxury Model starting from $1,350 at The Pines of Wilmington Apartments in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood. The second most affordable Carolina Beach 3 Bedroom is the 3 Bedroom - Garden Model at New Hanover Village Apartments starting at $1,450 . The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Carolina Beach is currently $2,249. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Carolina Beach:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Pines of Wilmington ApartmentsThree Bedroom - Luxury$1,350
New Hanover Village Apartments3 Bedroom - Garden$1,450
Crosswinds32$1,497
Sand RidgeBluestar$1,514
Glenmeade VillageMagnolia$1,619
The Preserve at Pine ValleyWillow- 32Z$1,640
Canterbury Woods3 Bedroom Garden$1,685
Still Meadow VillageTHE PROMENADE$1,725
Belle MeadeThe Seneca$1,815
The Keys at 17th StreetHemingway Premium Granite/Plank$1,832

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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 Pines of Wilmington Apartments listed at $1,350.

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 $2,249.

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 1,832 square feet unit starting from $2,418 at Riverwood.

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 1,724 sq ft.

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