
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Idlewild South Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $899 (46 Rentals)


The Tatum Apartments

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Creekside Canopy

Safire at Matthews

5315 Greenbrook Dr

The Pines

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The Madison

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Lawyers Ridge Apartments

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Forest At Chasewood

5810 Cedars E Ct

5804 Cedars E Ct

Woodland Estates

Room in Duplex on Albemarle Rd

Forester

Stillwater

Wallace Park, An Alexan Community

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1030 Pineborough Rd

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McAlpine Terrace(55+ Community)

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Parkwood

5808 Hunting Ridge Ln

Stonehaven East

4605 Coronado Dr

Ashley Place Apartments

4045 Grommet Ct

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Matthews Place
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idlewild South Studio Apartments | $1,452 | $1,387 | $1,483 |
Idlewild South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,363 | $899 | $4,244 |
| Idlewild South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,698 | $1,060 | $4,716 |
| Idlewild South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,109 | $1,335 | $6,733 |
| Idlewild South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,495 | $2,495 | $2,495 |
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Best Local Schools in Idlewild South, Charlotte, NC
Piney Grove Elementary
East Mecklenburg High
Albemarle Road Middle
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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 $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Idlewild South?
The cheapest apartment in Idlewild South is The Tatum Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Idlewild South costs $2,495.
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 16 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 $199 which is $2,296 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Idlewild South.
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