Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Idlewild South Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $600 (55 Rentals)

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Stoney Trace
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$981 - $2,046
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Stoney Trace

4616-5105 Stoney Trace DrCharlotte, NC 28227
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The Madison
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$1,123 - $5,092
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The Madison

7815 Calibre Crossing 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 Blue Ridge
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Rise Blue Ridge

7200 Wallace RdCharlotte, NC 28212
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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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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 Parkhaven Apartments priced from $899. The Tatum Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $930. Here are the most affordable Idlewild South apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkhaven ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$899
The Tatum ApartmentsA1 Classic1BR,1BA$930
Creekside Canopy1.1 D - Creekside1BR,1BA$933
Arcadian Village Apartment Homes1.1 Townhome1BR,1BA$945
Amber Lake Apartment HomesBirch1BR,1BA$949
Matthews Place11A1BR,1BA$949
Safire at Matthews1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$949
Waterford Creek Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$965
Avana MatthewsA21BR,1BA$973
Edition Apartment Homes1x1 Standard- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Idlewild South, NC

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Idlewild South area is the $1.44 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Mintworth Commons in the in the Idlewild Farms neighborhood starting from $2,063. The second greatest value Idlewild South apartment is the Three Bedroom - 3D Model at Creekridge on the Park starting at $1,611 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Lansdowne 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.
Mintworth Commons3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.44
Creekridge on the ParkThree Bedroom - 3D3BR,2BA$1.21
Crown Point TownhomesDogwood Upgraded - Call For Availability2BR,1.5BA$1.31
The Apartments at Sailboat Bay2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.30
Forest At Chasewood22Z2BR,2BA$1.45
Copper CreekThe Cypress2BR,2BA$1.40
Avana MatthewsA11BR,1BA$1.44
Matthews Place11A1BR,1BA$1.34
Waterford Creek Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.40
The Tatum ApartmentsA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Idlewild South Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Idlewild South is Parkhaven Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Idlewild South costs $1,767.

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 $193 which is $1,574 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Idlewild South.

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