Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Idlewild South Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $699 (48 Rentals)

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5803 Hunting Ridge Ln, Unit D

5803 Hunting Ridge Ln
CharlotteNC28212
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Stoney Trace Apartments
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$1,056 - $3,059

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Stoney Trace Apartments

4616-5105 Stoney Trace DrCharlotte, NC 28227
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The Madison
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$1,199 - $3,062

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The Madison

7815 Calibre Crossing DrCharlotte, NC 28227
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Copper Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Copper Creek

5710 Copper Creek CtCharlotte, NC 28227
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Safire at Matthews
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Safire at Matthews

7900-7900 Krefeld DrCharlotte, NC 28227
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Sharon Oaks Apartments
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Sharon Oaks Apartments

4701 Arching Oak LnCharlotte, NC 28212
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Waterford Creek Apartments
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Waterford Creek Apartments

10510-10706 Waterford Creek LnCharlotte, NC 28212
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Glen Cove
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Glen Cove

6000 Pineburr RdCharlotte, NC 28211
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Rise Stone Gate
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Rise Stone Gate

950 Southwood Oaks LnCharlotte, NC 28212
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Parkwood
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Parkwood

7108 Wallace RdCharlotte, NC 28212
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Thorngrove
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Thorngrove

5230 Firelight LnCharlotte, NC 28212
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Stonehaven East
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Stonehaven East

7000 Fernwood DrCharlotte, NC 28211
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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 1 Bed unit found at Creekside Canopy priced from $843. Residences at West Mint has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Idlewild South apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Creekside Canopy1.1 B - Creekside1BR, 1BA$843
Residences at West MintBecton1BR, 1BA$875
The Tatum ApartmentsA1 Classic1BR, 1BA$890
Copper CreekThe Ash1BR, 1BA$899
Park at Ferentino1x1 A1BR, 1BA$925
Arcadian Village Apartment Homes1.1 Flat1BR, 1BA$935
Safire at Matthews1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$949
Chatham II Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$950
The PinesThe Fairview-Newly Renovated1BR, 1BA$954
Waterford Creek Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR, 1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Idlewild South, NC

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Idlewild South area is the $1.46 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Mintworth Commons in the Idlewild Farms neighborhood starting from $2,235. The second greatest value Idlewild South apartment is the Dogwood Upgraded - Call For Availability Model at Crown Point Townhomes in the Lansdowne neighborhood starting at $1,575 with a $1.31 price per square foot. 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.
Mintworth Commons3BR/2.5BA3BR, 2.5BA$1.46
Crown Point TownhomesDogwood Upgraded - Call For Availability2BR, 1.5BA$1.31
The Apartments at Sailboat Bay2BR/2BA w/ WD & Fireplace2BR, 2BA$1.21
Albemarle LandingThree Bedroom3BR, 2BA$1.19
Residences at West MintMarshbrook2BR, 2BA$1.41
Woodland EstatesA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.26
Avana MatthewsA11BR, 1BA$1.45
Waterford Creek Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR, 1BA$1.41
Arcadian Village Apartment Homes1.1 Flat1BR, 1BA$1.39
Chatham II Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1.46

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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 $970.

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

The cheapest apartment in Idlewild South is Creekside Canopy which is listed at $843, while the average apartment in Idlewild South costs $1,375.

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 30 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 $215 which is $1,160 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Idlewild South.

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