
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Optimist Park Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (118 Rentals)
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Elevate at Tryon- Unique Uptown Living

823 Central Ave

1812 The Plaza

Cedar Greene Apartments

The Alexander Apartment Homes

MAA Gateway

Trailside NoDa

Vista Commons

The Flats at 2200
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Sage Pointe Apartments and Townhomes

Joinery

Summit on Central

The Edge at Noda Apartments and Townhomes

Edgeline Flats on Davidson

Four One Five Flats

One Noda Park

Overton Row

428 Hawthorne Ln

1900 Lasalle St

1442 Academy St

1615 Fulton Ave

1619 Fulton Ave

Ashby Gardens

MAA South Line

Presley Uptown

Gateway West

300 Optimist Park

Dunloe Charlotte

Link Apartments® NoDa 36th

Amaze at NoDa

2126 E 7th St

Mercury Noda

Kaleido NoDa

MAA Uptown

The Henry

Kinship

Pine25

The Collective NoDa

NoDa Flats

Cadence Music Factory

Millhouse

Varick on 7th

The Gibson

Cedar Flats

Bell Uptown Charlotte

Centro NoDa

Cortland NoDa
Optimist Park, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Optimist Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Optimist Park Studio Apartments | $1,648 | $925 | $6,389 |
Optimist Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,977 | $800 | $5,879 |
Optimist Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,728 | $1,061 | $8,675 |
Optimist Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,690 | $1,222 | $10,000+ |
Optimist Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,231 | $2,417 | $9,666 |
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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. Aurora has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Optimist Park apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Elevate at Tryon- Unique Uptown Living | Studio | Studio,1BA | $845 |
Aurora | 0-Studio | Studio,1BA | $935 |
2227 Statesville Ave | 2227 Statesville Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Trailside NoDa | Chickadee | Studio,1BA | $1,097 |
Vista Commons | Enclave | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Sage Pointe Apartments and Townhomes | One Bedroom Garden Standard - Call For Avail. | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Joinery | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,107 |
The Edge at Noda Apartments and Townhomes | Classic 1x1 Garden - Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Edgeline Flats on Davidson | Monorail | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Four One Five Flats | One Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Optimist Park, NC
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Optimist Park area is the $0.71 price per square foot 3427 Steel Yard Ct Model at 3427 Steel Yard Ct in the in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Optimist Park apartment is the 32L Model at MAA Enclave starting at $2,188 with a $1.52 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3427 Steel Yard Ct | 3427 Steel Yard Ct | 1BR,1BA | $0.71 |
MAA Enclave | 32L | 3BR,2BA | $1.52 |
The Alexander Apartment Homes | The Wingate | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Summit on Central | Pisgah | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Ashby Gardens | 2 Bedroom/ 1.5 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.47 |
The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Edgeline Flats on Davidson | Monorail | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Vista Commons | Enclave | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Four One Five Flats | One Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Aurora | 0-Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.70 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOptimist Park, Charlotte, NC
Ranked #13
Among neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Optimist Park, Charlotte, NC
First Ward Arts Elementary
Piedmont Open Middle School
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Best Local Schools in Optimist Park, Charlotte, NC
First Ward Arts Elementary
Piedmont Open Middle School
School data provided by Great Schools
Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,295 at Sage Pointe Apartments and Townhomes.
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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