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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 Copper Creek priced from $899. The Apartments at Sailboat Bay has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $915. Here are the most affordable Idlewild South apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Copper CreekThe Ash1BR,1BA$899
The Apartments at Sailboat BayStudioStudio,1BA$915
Safire at Matthews1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$949
The PinesThe Randolph-Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$970
Creekside Canopy1 Bedroom 1 Bath Creekside1BR,1BA$976

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Idlewild South, NC

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Idlewild South area is the $1.53 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Mintworth Commons 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 $1,650 with a $1.38 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$1.53
Crown Point TownhomesDogwood Upgraded - Call For Availability2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Albemarle LandingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.31
Forest Hills TownhomesModel 2A2BR,1.5BA$1.58
Woodland EstatesGLENWOOD1BR,1BA$1.54
ForesterA11BR,1BA$1.61
The Tatum ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.40
Arcadian Village1.1 Flat1BR,1BA$1.47
Amber Lake Apartment HomesBirch1BR,1BA$1.53
The Apartments at Sailboat BayStudioStudio ,1BA$1.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Idlewild South

What type of rentals are currently available in Idlewild South?

There are currently 62 Apartments for Rent in Idlewild South, NC with pricing that ranges from $899 to $7,079. There are also 107 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Idlewild South ranging from $225 to $3,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Idlewild South?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Idlewild South ranges from $225 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,844.

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