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Antiquity Heights
3 Bedroom Apartments

Antiquity Heights

20215 Heights WayCornelius, NC 28031
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Catawba Corners
3 Bedroom Apartments

Catawba Corners

19801-19813 N Ferry StCornelius, NC 28031
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Watermark Condos
3 Bedroom Apartments

Watermark Condos

19800 Kunkleman DrCornelius, NC 28031

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Cornelius, NC Local Guide

Largest Available Cornelius 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Cornelius, NC is found at River Rock at Alexander Farms in the Riverdale neighborhood and is 1,773 square feet priced from $3,399. Holly Crest Apartments in the Bradford neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,598 square feet and currently listed start at $2,457. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Cornelius:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
River Rock at Alexander FarmsOasis1,773 Sq Ft$3,399
Holly Crest ApartmentsC2-21,598 Sq Ft$2,457
NOVEL Davidson by Crescent CommunitiesC1m11,561 Sq Ft$3,714
Legacy Cornelius ApartmentsCC1T - Townhome1,495 Sq Ft$2,025
MAA Cornelius32A1,479 Sq Ft$1,723
The Alcove at Birkdale VillageMontgomery1,451 Sq Ft$2,445
Solis BirkdaleC11,442 Sq Ft$2,930
The Junction at AntiquityC11,435 Sq Ft$2,016
LangTree Lake NormanC3A1,325 Sq Ft$1,930
Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment HomesThree Bedroom1,322 Sq Ft$1,790

Cheapest Available Cornelius 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of October 31, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Cornelius, NC is the C2 Model starting from $1,615 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 $1,629 . The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Cornelius is currently $2,629. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Cornelius:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Verandas at Lake Norman ApartmentsC2$1,615
One Norman SquareDavidson$1,629
MAA Cornelius32A$1,723
Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment HomesThree Bedroom$1,790
Sailpointe at Lake NormanC1 3/2$1,803
Legacy Cornelius ApartmentsC1$1,905
LangTree Lake NormanC3A$1,930
The Junction at AntiquityC1$2,016
Holly Crest ApartmentsC1-1$2,023
The Alcove at Birkdale VillageLandimore$2,195

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Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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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 $2,629.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cornelius is a 1,773 square feet unit starting from $3,399 at River Rock at Alexander Farms.

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

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Cornelius is currently 1,205 sq ft.

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