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Antiquity Heights
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Antiquity Heights

20215 Heights WayCornelius, NC 28031
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Watermark Condos
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Watermark Condos

19800 Kunkleman DrCornelius, NC 28031
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Catawba Corners
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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 Bradford neighborhood and is 1,848 square feet priced from $3,199. Haven Birkdale Village in the Centennial neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,676 square feet and currently listed start at $2,747. 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$3,199
Haven Birkdale Village3TD1,676 Sq Ft$2,747
Holly CrestC3-31,523 Sq Ft$2,893
Legacy Cornelius Apartments33T1,495 Sq Ft$2,295
The Alcove at Birkdale VillageMontgomery1,451 Sq Ft$2,499
Bexley at Lake NormanTrilogy1,448 Sq Ft$1,894
LangTree Lake NormanC3B1,340 Sq Ft$2,155
Greys Harbor at Lake NormanC2A1,333 Sq Ft$1,770
Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment HomesThree Bedroom1,322 Sq Ft$1,870
The Verandas at Lake Norman ApartmentsC11,193 Sq Ft$1,860

Cheapest Available Cornelius 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 14, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Cornelius, NC is the 31.5 Model starting from $1,590 at Lakeside in the Bradford neighborhood. The second most affordable Cornelius 3 Bedroom is the C2A Model at Greys Harbor at Lake Norman starting at $1,770 in the Centennial neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Cornelius is currently $2,678. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Cornelius:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Lakeside31.5$1,590
Greys Harbor at Lake NormanC2A$1,770
One Norman SquareDavidson$1,826
The Verandas at Lake Norman ApartmentsC1$1,860
Reserve at Kenton Place Apartment HomesThree Bedroom$1,870
Bexley at Lake NormanTrilogy$1,894
Legacy Cornelius Apartments3BG$1,960
LangTree Lake NormanC3A$2,020
The Alcove at Birkdale VillageLandimore$2,299
Haven Birkdale Village3TB$2,368

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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

What is the Cheapest apartment in Cornelius with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Cornelius is at Lakeside listed at $1,590.

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

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Cornelius is $2,678.

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 $3,199 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 1,972 sq ft.

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