3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Carolina Beach, NC (50 Rentals)

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Canterbury Woods
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$1,565 - $1,610
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$1,330 - $1,630

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Canterbury Woods

2320 Canterwood DrWilmington, NC 28401
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Glenmeade Village
$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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$2,425 - $2,494
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$1,476 - $2,494

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Element Barclay

1605 Barclay Point BlvdWilmington, NC 28412
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6901 Southern Exposure

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Harbour Ridge
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Harbour Ridge

1436 Harbour DrWilmington, NC 28401
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Carolina Beach, NC Local Guide

Largest Available Carolina Beach and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Carolina Beach, NC is found at Riverwood Apartments & Townhomes in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood and is 1,832 square feet priced from $2,678. 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
Riverwood Apartments & TownhomesC2B1,832 Sq Ft$2,678
Hamlet Barclay West - Homes & Townhomes for RentCottage C2 + Den1,716 Sq Ft$2,914
Barclay Place ApartmentsMagnolia1,695 Sq Ft$2,779
Hawthorne at the PointeThe Wrightsville1,667 Sq Ft$2,526
Element Barclay3A1,659 Sq Ft$2,493
Proximity WatermarkC2A1,609 Sq Ft$5,970
Townes at Park PlaceCatawba Exterior1,511 Sq Ft$1,949
Argento at Riverlights ApartmentsC21,426 Sq Ft$2,326
Belle MeadeThe Seneca1,358 Sq Ft$1,795
Crosswinds32R1,306 Sq Ft$1,497

Cheapest Available Carolina Beach and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 28, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Carolina Beach, NC is the 3 Bedroom - Garden Model starting from $1,450 at New Hanover Village Apartments in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood. The second most affordable Carolina Beach 3 Bedroom is the 32 Model at Crosswinds starting at $1,497 . The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Carolina Beach is currently $2,398. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Carolina Beach:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
New Hanover Village Apartments3 Bedroom - Garden$1,450
Crosswinds32$1,497
Canterbury Woods3 Bedroom Garden$1,550
Willow GlenCalabash$1,570
Glenmeade VillageMagnolia$1,619
The Keys at 17th StreetHemingway Premium Granite/Plank$1,712
Belle MeadeThe Seneca$1,795
Still Meadow VillageTHE PROMENADE$1,800
Townes at Park PlaceCatawba Interior$1,949
Riverwood Apartments & TownhomesC2A$2,194

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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 New Hanover Village Apartments listed at $1,450.

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 $2,398.

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 $2,678 at Riverwood Apartments & Townhomes.

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 1,513 sq ft.

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