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Three Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Cornelius, NC

185 Rentals
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  5. 3 BEDS
    $2,891
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,774 - $3,095
    Required Monthly Fees$117
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,891 - $3,212

    Lana

    10410 Sam Furr Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
    (980) 580-6713
  6. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
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    3 BEDS
    $2,822
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,680 - $2,965
    Required Monthly Fees$142
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,822 - $3,107

    Solis Birkdale

    9035 Lindholm Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078
    (704) 918-1843
  16. 3 BEDS
    $3,506
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,349 - $3,599
    Required Monthly Fees$157
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,506 - $3,756

    River Rock at Alexander Farms

    8629 Chagrin Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
    (984) 520-6699
  19. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,080
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,080
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,080

    10410 Caldwell Depot Rd

    10410 Caldwell Depot Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
    (980) 449-2640
  20. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,095
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,095
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,095

    11616 Truan Ln

    11616 Truan Ln, Cornelius, NC 28031
    (833) 736-8264
  21. Building Photo - 20019 Lamp Lighters Way
    3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $2,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,900

    20019 Lamp Lighters Way

    20019 Lamp Lighters Way, Cornelius, NC 28031
  30. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,025
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,025
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,025

    19504 Tryon St

    19504 Tryon St, Cornelius, NC 28031
    (833) 736-8264
  31. Building Photo - 15534 Crossing Gate Dr
    3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,300

    15534 Crossing Gate Dr

    15534 Crossing Gate Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
    (833) 736-8264
  36. Building Photo - 862 Southwest Dr
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,200

    862 Southwest Dr Unit Waterfront Condo

    862 Southwest Dr, Davidson, NC 28036
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  37. Building Photo - 19333 Beaufain St
    3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,400

    19333 Beaufain St

    19333 Beaufain St, Cornelius, NC 28031
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Cornelius at a Glance

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Cornelius, NC Apartments for Rent

Cornelius is a lakeside town along Lake Norman in northern Mecklenburg County, just 20 miles north of Charlotte. Since incorporating in 1905, this town has grown from a small settlement into a community of over 30,000 residents, with major expansion happening in the 2000s. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Cornelius, you'll discover plenty of options in this waterfront setting, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,405 and two-bedroom units around $1,670. The town's prime spot on Lake Norman means waterfront fun meets convenient suburban living.

Renting in Cornelius offers outdoor activities plus quick access to Charlotte jobs. Interstate 77 runs right through town, making Charlotte commutes straightforward. You'll love having Jetton Park nearby – 100+ acres of lakefront space with trails and recreation facilities, plus Ramsey Creek Park for boating and fishing. Daily needs are covered with grocery stores, retailers, local shops, and restaurants, while the lakefront brings yacht clubs, golf courses, and marinas. With median household income hitting $104,663 and apartment options ranging from studios to three-bedrooms, Cornelius delivers suburban lake living inside Charlotte's metro area.

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William Amos Hough High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,518 Students
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Bailey Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,326 Students
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J.V. Washam Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
810 Students
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Cornelius Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
567 Students

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