3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Cornelius, NC (77 Rentals)

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property at 18700 Nautical Dr

$2,300

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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18700 Nautical Dr, Unit 104

18700 Nautical Dr
CorneliusNC28031

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property at 10929 Shelly Renee Dr

$2,070

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$2,070

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10929 Shelly Renee Dr

CorneliusNC28031

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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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Admirals Quarters
3 Bedroom Apartments

Admirals Quarters

18700 Nautical DrCornelius, NC 28031
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Antiquity Heights
3 Bedroom Apartments

Antiquity Heights

20215 Heights WayCornelius, NC 28031
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Solis North Creek
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$2,505 - $3,231
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 3

Solis North Creek

15120 Village Crossing RdHuntersville, NC 28078
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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 $3,150. River Rock at Alexander Farms 55+ Active Adult Homes in the Outer Huntersville Cornelius neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,848 square feet and currently listed start at $3,406. 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$3,150
River Rock at Alexander Farms 55+ Active Adult HomesVista1,848 Sq Ft$3,406
The Lodges of Huntersville1,762 Sq Ft$3,120
Holly Crest ApartmentsC3-21,523 Sq Ft$2,292
Legacy Cornelius ApartmentsCC1T - Townhome1,495 Sq Ft$2,205
LANA at Lake NormanC1-HC1,474 Sq Ft$3,086
Bexley at Lake NormanTrilogy1,448 Sq Ft$1,659
The Fairways at Birkdale Apartment HomesC11,442 Sq Ft$2,220
NOVEL Davidson by Crescent CommunitiesC11,399 Sq Ft$2,939
The Alcove at Birkdale VillageLandimore1,287 Sq Ft$2,195

Cheapest Available Cornelius 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 11, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Cornelius, NC is the Davidson Model starting from $1,607 at One Norman Square in the Westmoreland neighborhood. The second most affordable Cornelius 3 Bedroom is the Three Bedroom Model at Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment Homes starting at $1,640 in the Vermillion neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Cornelius is currently $2,705. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Cornelius:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
One Norman SquareDavidson$1,607
Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment HomesThree Bedroom$1,640
Bexley at Lake NormanTrilogy$1,644
McDowell Creek CourtThe Driftwood$1,747
Sailpointe at Lake NormanC1 3/2$1,849
LangTree Lake NormanC3A$1,970
Legacy Cornelius ApartmentsCC1T - Townhome$2,195
The Alcove at Birkdale VillageLandimore$2,195
The Fairways at Birkdale Apartment HomesC1$2,220
Holly Crest ApartmentsC3-3$2,325

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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 $2,705.

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 $3,150 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 1,637 sq ft.

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