Apartments for Rent in the Optimist Park Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC (370 Rentals)

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Optimist Park, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Optimist Park, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #14

Among neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across North Carolina, including Charlotte. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting for your family? Amongst all of the submarkets in Charlotte, this residential submarket has a reputation as one of our favorite submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly communities provide resources like parks, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and having the finest education resources available.

Outdoors Rating

Do you like parks and green spaces? Optimist Park is a highly-rated area of town for access to parks and outdoor amenities, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This residential area has come to be amongst the finest upscale neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, on-site concierge services, park access, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Luxury communities also often offer hardwood floors and fireplaces, sports like tennis and raquetball, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Pet owners, listen up! this part of Charlotte is one of the finest neighborhoods for dog and cat owners, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Optimist Park Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

53 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Optimist Park

How much are Studio apartments in Optimist Park?

There are currently 101 Studio Apartments in Optimist Park with rent ranges from $895 to $6,874 with an average price of $1,667.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Optimist Park Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Optimist Park ranges from $800 to $5,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,982.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Optimist Park cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Optimist Park range from $995 to $8,675. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,726.

How expensive are Optimist Park Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 92 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Optimist Park on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,222 to $13,500 - averaging $3,912 for the location.

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