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Villa East Apartments

2121 Village Lake Dr, Charlotte, NC 28212

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Highlights

  • Pet Play Area
  • Balcony
  • Property Manager on Site

About Villa East Apartments

At Villa East Apartments in Charlotte, experience fine living. These apartments are located on Village Lake Dr. in Charlotte. Schedule a time to see the current floorplan options. You'll experience a great selection of amenities at this community including high-speed internet access, balconies, and a clubhouse. Everything you need can be found at Villa East Apartments. Contact or drop by the leasing office to talk about leasing your new apartment.

Villa East Apartments is an apartment community located in Mecklenburg County and the 28212 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District attendance zone.

Community Amenities

Laundry Facilities

Playground

Clubhouse

24 Hour Access

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Property Manager on Site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Pet Play Area
  • Clubhouse
  • Walk-Up
  • Playground

Apartment Features

Dishwasher

Washer/Dryer Hookup

High Speed Internet Access

Refrigerator

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Carpet
  • Tile Floors
  • Balcony

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Location
2121 Village Lake Dr, Charlotte,
NC 28212
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Neighborhood

East Forest is located about nine miles south of Downtown Charlotte. Families flock to this area for East Forest’s great schools, but renters from all walks of life can enjoy the neighborhood. The area is known for its low cost of living and affordability, offering a variety of rentals at any budget. Residents enjoy easy access to lots of restaurants, grocers, retailers, and wholesale clubs. This affordable area sits directly to the west of Independence Boulevard and appeals to those needing to commute Uptown Charlotte without wanting to access the city's busy highways. However, residents can take U.S. Route 74 into the heart of the city and the metro area.

Learn more about living in East Forest 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

East Forest Charlotte, NC
Studio $1,365 $1,399
1 Bedroom $1,221 $1,477
2 Bedrooms $1,507 $1,786
3 Bedrooms $2,052 $2,211
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Central Piedmont C.C., Levine
Drive: 12 min 7.0 mi
Central Piedmont C.C., Central
Drive: 11 min 7.3 mi
Central Piedmont C.C., Cato
Drive: 15 min 8.3 mi
Queens University of Charlotte
Drive: 16 min 9.8 mi
Villa East Apartments is within 12 minutes or 7.0 miles from Central Piedmont C.C., Levine. It is also near Central Piedmont C.C., Central and Queens University of Charlotte.
Schools
Greenway Park Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
532 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10
Rama Road Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
530 Students
Nearby
GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10
McClintock Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,079 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10
East Mecklenburg High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,409 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10
Charlotte United Christian Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
114 Students
Nearby
Matthews Christian Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
167 Students
Nearby
Trinity Christian Preparatory School
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
89 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Charlotte include Hawthorne Ln & 8Th St Citylynx, located 7.4 miles from Villa East Apartments. Villa East Apartments is near Charlotte/Douglas International, located 15.8 miles or 27 minutes away, and Concord-Padgett Regional, located 20.4 miles or 31 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Hawthorne Ln & 8Th St Citylynx
Drive: 11 min 7.4 mi
Elizabeth Av & Hawthorne Ln Citylynx
Drive: 11 min 7.5 mi
Cpcc Citylynx
Drive: 11 min 7.5 mi
Hawthorne Ln & 5Th St Citylynx
Drive: 12 min 7.7 mi
Sunnyside St Citylynx
Drive: 12 min 7.7 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Charlotte Amtrak Station
Drive: 14 min 9.0 mi
Gastonia Amtrak Station
Drive: 40 min 29.4 mi
Kannapolis
Drive: 43 min 30.9 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Charlotte/Douglas International
 Drive: 27 min 15.8 mi
Concord-Padgett Regional
 Drive: 31 min 20.4 mi

Walkability Near Villa East Apartments

Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
73 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Villa East Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Village Lake Business Park
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Quorum Marketplace
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Independence Square
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Villa East Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 8-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Campbell Creek Greenway
 Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Evergreen Nature Preserve
 Drive: 10 min 4.4 mi
Briar Creek Greenway
 Drive: 15 min 9.0 mi
Charlotte Nature Museum
 Drive: 17 min 9.9 mi
Wing Haven Gardens & Bird Sanctuary
 Drive: 18 min 10.5 mi
Villa East Apartments has 5 parks within 10.5 miles, including Campbell Creek Greenway, Evergreen Nature Preserve, and Briar Creek Greenway.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
Drive: 11 min 7.6 mi
Carolinas Medical Center / Behavioral Health
Drive: 13 min 8.5 mi
Strategic Behavioral Center - Charlotte
Drive: 22 min 11.9 mi
Villa East Apartments has 3 hospitals within 11.9 miles, the nearest is Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center which is 7.6 miles away and a 11 minute drive.

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