Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Idlewild South Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $600 (40 Rentals)

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Lawyers Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lawyers Ridge

5310 McAlpine Glen DrCharlotte, NC 28227
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Glen Cove
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Cove

6000 Pineburr RdCharlotte, NC 28211
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Sharon Oaks Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sharon Oaks Apartments

4701 Arching Oak LnCharlotte, NC 28212
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Rise Blue Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rise Blue Ridge

7200 Wallace RdCharlotte, NC 28212
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Stonehaven East
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stonehaven East

7000 Fernwood DrCharlotte, NC 28211
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Rise Stone Gate
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rise Stone Gate

950 Southwood Oaks LnCharlotte, NC 28212
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Parkwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkwood

7108 Wallace RdCharlotte, NC 28212
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Thorngrove
2 Bedroom Apartments

Thorngrove

5230 Firelight LnCharlotte, NC 28212
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Idlewild South, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

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. Safire at Matthews 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Apartments at Sailboat BayStudioStudio,1BA$915
Safire at Matthews1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$949
Copper CreekThe Ash1BR,1BA$949
The Tatum ApartmentsA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$980
Amber Lake Apartment HomesBirch1BR,1BA$980
Parkhaven ApartmentsWILLOW1BR,1BA$1,000
Arcadian Village1.1 Flat1BR,1BA$1,015
Creekside Canopy1 Bedroom 1 Bath Canopy1BR,1BA$1,023
ForesterA11BR,1BA$1,045
Edition Apartment Homes1x1 Standard- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Idlewild South, NC

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Idlewild South area is the $1.35 price per square foot Dogwood Upgraded - Call For Availability Model at Crown Point Townhomes in the in the Stonehaven neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Idlewild South apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Albemarle Landing starting at $1,466 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Eastland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Idlewild South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crown Point TownhomesDogwood Upgraded - Call For Availability2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Albemarle LandingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.31
Avana MatthewsB12BR,2BA$1.49
Parkwood22Z2BR,2BA$1.43
Rise Blue RidgeB12BR,2BA$1.37
Creekridge on the ParkOne Bedroom - 1AA (Wheelchair Accessible)1BR,1BA$1.49
Rise Stone GateA11BR,1BA$1.53
Arcadian Village1.1 Flat1BR,1BA$1.50
Amber Lake Apartment HomesBirch1BR,1BA$1.53
The Apartments at Sailboat BayStudioStudio ,1BA$1.44

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Idlewild South, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #82

Among neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Charlotte. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Idlewild South?

The cheapest apartment in Idlewild South is Safire at Matthews which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Idlewild South costs $2,407.

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 59 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 $262 which is $2,145 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Idlewild South.

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