Wallace Park, An Alexan Community
7326 Wallace Rd,
Charlotte, NC 28212
$1,199 - $1,920
1-2 Beds
Idlewild South
Charlotte, NC
Idlewild South - Charlotte, NC
Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
From Charlotte, follow Independence Boulevard about seven miles southeast to reach the neighborhood of Idlewild South. Those renting apartments nearby appreciate convenient access to retail venues and restaurants.
Whether you fancy Italian or Chinese food, an authentic restaurant sits nearby on Independence or E.W.T. Harris Boulevard. To satisfy your craving for seafood, try the Vietnamese pho at Pho Huong Que, or head over to Queen's Soul Food if you're in the mood for country-fried chicken or smothered pork chop served in a friendly atmosphere.
On nice days, follow the lead of other residents and visit the playground and picnic shelters at Idlewild Road Park, or travel west to explore the expansive trail system and lake at McAlpine Creek Park.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Idlewild South is $1,211 for one bedroom, $1,409 for two bedrooms, and $1,683 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Idlewild South has increased by 6.7% in the past year.
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1 BR
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753 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,211/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,087 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,409/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,312 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,683/month
Average Rent
Transportation
45
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
32
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
45
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Reviews of Idlewild South - Charlotte, NC
Niche Reviews
7 Reviews
Niche User
10 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review
this is a great area. there will always be ups and downs but its what you make out of it
Niche User
10 years and 7 months ago•Niche Review
there are a mix of housing in this area, most of them in housing developments look alike and are built close together. There are not a lot of empty house or abandoned buildings in the area.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Campbell Creek Greenway
- Evergreen Nature Preserve
- Briar Creek Greenway
- Mint Hill Veteran's Park
- Wing Haven Gardens & Bird Sanctuary
Airports
- Charlotte/Douglas International
- Concord-Padgett Regional
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.