
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Idlewild South Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $600 (41 Rentals)
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The Tatum Apartments

Copper Creek

Safire at Matthews

Parkhaven Apartments

Amber Lake Apartment Homes

Devonwood Apartment Homes

Creekside Canopy

Edition Apartment Homes

The Apartments at Sailboat Bay
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The Pines

Stoney Trace

Arcadian Village

59Twenty @ Monroe

Waterford Creek

Park at Ferentino

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Woodland Estates

Forester

The Madison

5328 Lantana Ave

Meadowbrook and Brookridge Apartments

5808 Hunting Ridge Ln

4605 Coronado Dr

2932 Amity Garden Ct

Residences at West Mint

Mission Matthews Place
Idlewild South, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Idlewild South?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Idlewild South Studio Apartments | $1,078 | $1,050 | $1,250 |
Idlewild South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,360 | $700 | $4,637 |
Idlewild South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,637 | $1,199 | $2,922 |
Idlewild South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,888 | $1,444 | $4,823 |
Idlewild South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,165 | $1,824 | $2,595 |
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Cheapest Available Idlewild South Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Idlewild South area of Charlotte, NC is a Studio unit found at The Apartments at Sailboat Bay priced from $915. Copper Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Idlewild South apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Apartments at Sailboat Bay | Studio | Studio,1BA | $915 |
Copper Creek | The Ash | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Safire at Matthews | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Parkhaven Apartments | WILLOW | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
Devonwood Apartment Homes | Ashe | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Amber Lake Apartment Homes | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
The Tatum Apartments | A1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,010 |
Stoney Trace | Addison (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
Rise Blue Ridge | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,029 |
Arcadian Village | 1.1 Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Idlewild South, NC
As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Idlewild South area is the $1.53 price per square foot Jernigan Townhome Model at Mintworth Commons Rental Homes in the in the Idlewild Farms neighborhood starting from $2,180. The second greatest value Idlewild South apartment is the Dogwood Upgraded - Call For Availability Model at Crown Point Townhomes starting at $1,625 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Stonehaven neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Idlewild South apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Mintworth Commons Rental Homes | Jernigan Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.53 |
Crown Point Townhomes | Dogwood Upgraded - Call For Availability | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.35 |
Creekridge on the Park | Three Bedroom - 3B | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Allora Wallace Park | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
Park at Ferentino | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
Creekside Canopy | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Creekside | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
Stoney Trace | B1 Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
Woodland Estates | GLENWOOD | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Rise Stone Gate | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
The Apartments at Sailboat Bay | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.44 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleIdlewild South, Charlotte, NC
Ranked #87
Among neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Idlewild South, Charlotte, NC
Piney Grove Elementary
East Mecklenburg High
Albemarle Road Middle
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Getting Around the Idlewild South Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC
Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
45 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
32 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Idlewild South Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Idlewild South?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Idlewild South is under $1,045.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Idlewild South?
The cheapest apartment in Idlewild South is The Pines which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in Idlewild South costs $2,110.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Idlewild South?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Idlewild South that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Idlewild South?
Cheap apartments in Idlewild South have an average cost of $380 which is $1,730 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Idlewild South.
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