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Watermark Condos
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Watermark Condos

19800 Kunkleman DrCornelius, NC 28031
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Catawba Corners

19801-19813 N Ferry StCornelius, NC 28031
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Antiquity Heights
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Antiquity Heights

20215 Heights WayCornelius, NC 28031
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Largest Available Cornelius 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Cornelius, NC is found at The Millwright in the Westmoreland neighborhood and is 2,383 square feet priced from $3,300. River Rock at Alexander Farms in the Riverdale neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,848 square feet and currently listed start at $3,450. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Cornelius:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The MillwrightTH 2.12,383 Sq Ft$3,300
River Rock at Alexander FarmsVista1,848 Sq Ft$3,450
NOVEL Davidson by Crescent CommunitiesC1m11,561 Sq Ft$3,714
Holly Crest ApartmentsC3-11,523 Sq Ft$2,081
Legacy Cornelius ApartmentsCC1T - Townhome1,495 Sq Ft$2,275
MAA Cornelius32A1,479 Sq Ft$1,863
Bexley at Lake NormanTrilogy1,448 Sq Ft$1,739
Solis BirkdaleC11,442 Sq Ft$2,970
The Junction at AntiquityC11,435 Sq Ft$1,980
The Alcove at Birkdale VillageLandimore1,287 Sq Ft$2,195

Cheapest Available Cornelius 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of December 30, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Cornelius, NC is the C2 Model starting from $1,540 at The Verandas at Lake Norman Apartments in the Westmoreland neighborhood. The second most affordable Cornelius 3 Bedroom is the Davidson Model at One Norman Square starting at $1,571 . The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Cornelius is currently $2,611. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Cornelius:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Verandas at Lake Norman ApartmentsC2$1,540
One Norman SquareDavidson$1,571
Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment HomesThree Bedroom$1,665
Bexley at Lake NormanTrilogy$1,739
Sailpointe at Lake NormanC1 3/2$1,849
MAA Cornelius32A$1,863
Legacy Cornelius ApartmentsC1$1,865
The Junction at AntiquityC1$1,980
LangTree Lake NormanC3A$2,020
Holly Crest ApartmentsC3-4$2,081

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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Cornelius Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Cornelius Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Cornelius is $2,611.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Cornelius Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cornelius is a 2,383 square feet unit starting from $3,300 at The Millwright.

What is the average size for Cornelius 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Cornelius is currently 1,426 sq ft.

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