Affordable, Walkable Neighborhoods in the Charlotte Metro Area (Huntersville: apartment, rental)

[geoengr]

Hello:

I am seeking recommendations for walkable, affordable neighborhoods in and near Charlotte where I could potentially live without owning a car.

My minimum definition of walkable includes the following within about 0.5 miles of my home:

continuous, well-maintained sidewalks
a grocery store
two or more coffee/tea/bagel hangouts
a pharmacy
a park
a public transit access point (bus stop).

My definition of an affordable neighborhood is: clean, quiet, low-crime area with two bedroom (or larger) rental units (house/apartment/townhouse/condo) with 1200 square feet or greater for less than $1500 per month.

Thanks in advance!

PS: I do not have kids , so nearby schools will not be a factor in my choice of neighborhood.

[Native_Son]

t'were me i'd look in dilworth.

[lilyonthelake]

Look at the apartment buildings in and around East Blvd between Scott and Kenilworth. They suit your needs perfectly.

[Poseidon704]

My neighborhood of Dilworth sounds like a perfect fit for you. I'd concentrate my search there.

[geoengr]

Thanks to all that posted. Dilworth looks good.

Any other neighborhoods to recommend?

[cheesehead1]

Elizabeth may work as well...they're both great areas. Not sure about uptown...I'm not up on rental rates. Good luck!

[Poseidon704]

Yes, Elizabeth is a great recommendation as well. Certain areas of Plaza-Midwood might work for you also, although it's something of a "step down" from Dilworth and Elizabeth.

[Feltdesigner]

Cotswold!!!!

[prettyinnj07]

Birkdale Village in Huntersville

[PlainWhite]

Dilworth is probably your best bet, but that doesn't mitigate the fact that Charlotte is not a good city to live in if you don't drive. Public transportation is not comprehensive and the city as a whole is spread out and not really walkable. I saw from your other posts that you are from San Francisco; prepare for your perception of urban life to meet a different reality here in Charlotte.