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19645 S Main St

CorneliusNC28031

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Antiquity Heights
3 Bedroom Apartments

Antiquity Heights

20215 Heights WayCornelius, NC 28031
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Watermark Condos
3 Bedroom Apartments

Watermark Condos

19800 Kunkleman DrCornelius, NC 28031
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Catawba Corners
3 Bedroom Apartments

Catawba Corners

19801-19813 N Ferry StCornelius, 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 1,848 square feet priced from $3,450. Haven Birkdale Village in the Vermillion neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,561 square feet and currently listed start at $2,866. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Cornelius:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
River Rock at Alexander FarmsVista1,848 Sq Ft$3,450
Haven Birkdale Village3TC1,561 Sq Ft$2,866
Holly Crest ApartmentsC1-11,529 Sq Ft$2,455
Legacy Cornelius ApartmentsCC1T - Townhome1,495 Sq Ft$2,255
The Alcove at Birkdale VillageMontgomery1,451 Sq Ft$2,445
Bexley at Lake NormanTrinity1,448 Sq Ft$1,699
Solis BirkdaleC11,442 Sq Ft$2,910
The Junction at AntiquityC21,420 Sq Ft$2,208
NOVEL Davidson by Crescent CommunitiesC11,399 Sq Ft$3,219
Bexley at DavidsonBiltmore Townhome1,350 Sq Ft$1,809

Cheapest Available Cornelius 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 15, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Cornelius, NC is the C2A Model starting from $1,525 at Greys Harbor at Lake Norman in the Vermillion neighborhood. The second most affordable Cornelius 3 Bedroom is the Davidson Model at One Norman Square starting at $1,565 in the Westmoreland neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Cornelius is currently $2,472. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Cornelius:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Greys Harbor at Lake NormanC2A$1,525
One Norman SquareDavidson$1,565
The Verandas at Lake Norman ApartmentsC2$1,645
Bexley at Lake NormanTrilogy$1,699
Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment HomesThree Bedroom$1,790
Bexley at DavidsonBiltmore Townhome$1,809
Sailpointe at Lake NormanC1 3/2$1,857
LangTree Lake NormanC3A$2,080
The Alcove at Birkdale VillageLandimore$2,195
The Junction at AntiquityC2$2,208

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Getting Around Cornelius, NC

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 $2,472.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cornelius is a 1,848 square feet unit starting from $3,450 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 1,674 sq ft.

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