M Station
6215 Forest Way Dr,
Charlotte, NC 28212
$1,387 - $2,006 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
Area Guide
Idlewild South Charlotte, NC
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 August 2026, the average apartment rent in Idlewild South is $1,137 for one bedroom, $1,353 for two bedrooms, and $1,686 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Idlewild South has decreased by -6.2% in the past year.
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1 BR
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753 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,137/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,087 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,353/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,312 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,686/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Idlewild South
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Idlewild South - Charlotte, NC is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Idlewild South - Charlotte, NC offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
60
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
30
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Recreation
Idlewild South - Charlotte, NC provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Idlewild South - Charlotte, NC from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
20
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
70
/ 100
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Reviews of Idlewild South - Charlotte, NC
Niche Reviews 
8 Reviews
Niche User
10 years and 2 months ago•Niche Review
I love living in this area. For the most part it's a good place to stay.
Niche User
11 years and 3 months ago•Niche Review
Jobs pay very low and hard to come by
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
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Charlotte/Douglas International
- Concord-Padgett Regional
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Methodology
† 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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.