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property at 19504 Tryon St

$2,025

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19504 Tryon St

CorneliusNC28031
property at 11616 Truan Ln

$2,115

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11616 Truan Ln

CorneliusNC28031

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property at 20019 Lamp Lighters Way

$3,000

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20019 Lamp Lighters Way

CorneliusNC28031
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Watermark Condos
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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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Cornelius, NC Local Guide

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 $3,200. Haven at Birkdale Village in the Vermillion neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 2,083 square feet and currently listed start at $3,398. 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$3,200
Haven at Birkdale Village3TJ2,083 Sq Ft$3,398
River Rock at Alexander FarmsVista1,848 Sq Ft$3,657
Holly Crest ApartmentsC3-21,523 Sq Ft$2,470
Legacy Cornelius ApartmentsCC1T - Townhome1,495 Sq Ft$2,265
MAA Cornelius32A1,479 Sq Ft$1,858
LanaC1-HC1,474 Sq Ft$3,136
Bexley at Lake NormanTrilogy1,448 Sq Ft$1,599
Solis BirkdaleC21,442 Sq Ft$2,821
The Junction at AntiquityC11,435 Sq Ft$2,199

Cheapest Available Cornelius 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 26, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Cornelius, NC is the Davidson Model starting from $1,576 at One Norman Square in the Westmoreland neighborhood. The second most affordable Cornelius 3 Bedroom is the Trilogy Model at Bexley at Lake Norman starting at $1,599 in the Bradford neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Cornelius is currently $2,665. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Cornelius:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
One Norman SquareDavidson$1,576
Bexley at Lake NormanTrilogy$1,599
Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment HomesThree Bedroom$1,800
McDowell Creek CourtThe Driftwood$1,800
MAA Cornelius32A$1,858
Legacy Cornelius ApartmentsC1$1,885
Sailpointe at Lake NormanC1 3/2$1,885
The Junction at AntiquityC1$2,199
Holly Crest ApartmentsC3-3$2,470
Haven at Birkdale Village3TB$2,599

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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 $2,665.

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 $3,200 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 1,388 sq ft.

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