Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Optimist Park Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (114 Rentals)

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Optimist Park, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Optimist Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Optimist Park area of Charlotte, NC is a Studio unit found at Elevate at Tryon- Unique Uptown Living priced from $845. Vista Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Optimist Park apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elevate at Tryon- Unique Uptown LivingStudioStudio,1BA$845
Vista CommonsEnclave1BR,1BA$1,099
Sage Pointe Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden Standard - Call For Avail.1BR,1BA$1,100
JoineryS2Studio,1BA$1,112
The Edge at Noda Apartments and TownhomesClassic 1x1 Garden - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,150
Four One Five FlatsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,160
Trailside NoDaChickadeeStudio,1BA$1,174
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 324-882 SFStudio,1BA$1,180
Aurora11PZ1BR,1BA$1,180
Link Apartments® NoDa 36thS1-AStudio,1BA$1,194

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Optimist Park, NC

As of March 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Optimist Park area is the $1.49 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Crest Gateway in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $1,940. The second greatest value Optimist Park apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill starting at $1,685 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Elizabeth neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Optimist Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crest Gateway3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.49
The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.44
The Alexander Apartment HomesThe Wingate3BR,2BA$1.05
Summit on CentralPinnacle-Renovated2BR,2BA$1.31
Ashby Gardens2 Bedroom/ 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.47
Aurora21.5Z2BR,1.5BA$1.49
Vyne on CentralB12BR,1BA$1.67
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 696-782 SFStudio ,1BA$1.76
Four One Five FlatsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.73
Vista CommonsEnclave1BR,1BA$1.64

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Optimist Park, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #13

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

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Charlotte. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 Cheap Optimist Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Optimist Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Optimist Park is at Elevate at Tryon- Unique Uptown Living listed at $845.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Optimist Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Optimist Park Apartment is $1,099 at Vista Commons.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Optimist Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Optimist Park is starting from $1,200 at Ashby Gardens.

What is the most affordable Optimist Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Optimist Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Alexander Apartment Homes and starts from $1,222.

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