
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Optimist Park Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (114 Rentals)
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Elevate at Tryon- Unique Uptown Living

Cedar Greene Apartments

MAA Gateway

2227 Statesville Ave

The Alexander Apartment Homes

1616 E 8th St

Vista Commons

Sage Pointe Apartments and Townhomes

Joinery

Millhouse
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Summit on Central

The Edge at Noda Apartments and Townhomes

Edgeline Flats on Davidson

Four One Five Flats

Trailside NoDa

Link Apartments® NoDa 36th

1900 Lasalle St

428 Hawthorne Ln

1442 Academy St

1615 Fulton Ave

1619 Fulton Ave

Ashby Gardens

MAA Uptown

MAA Enclave

300 Optimist Park

Dunloe Charlotte

Amaze at NoDa

Centro NoDa

Mosaic South End Apartments

Overton Row

The Flats at 2200

Kinship

Cadence Music Factory

Mercury Noda

The Henry

Kaleido NoDa

Gateway West

Pine25

The Collective NoDa

2010 N Brevard St

The Village at Commonwealth

Varick on 7th

MAA 1225

One Noda Park

NoDa Flats

Alton Optimist Park

The Gibson

Cortland NoDa

Midwood Station
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 | $1,632 | $845 | $6,344 |
Optimist Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,931 | $800 | $5,609 |
Optimist Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,669 | $1,061 | $8,675 |
Optimist Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,727 | $1,222 | $10,000+ |
Optimist Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,320 | $2,231 | $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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Elevate at Tryon- Unique Uptown Living | Studio | Studio,1BA | $845 |
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 | $1,112 |
The Edge at Noda Apartments and Townhomes | Classic 1x1 Garden - Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Four One Five Flats | One Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
Trailside NoDa | Chickadee | Studio,1BA | $1,174 |
MAA Gateway | Studio 0x1 324-882 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,180 |
Aurora | 11PZ | 1BR,1BA | $1,180 |
Link Apartments® NoDa 36th | S1-A | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Crest Gateway | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.49 |
The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
The Alexander Apartment Homes | The Wingate | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Summit on Central | Pinnacle-Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
Ashby Gardens | 2 Bedroom/ 1.5 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.47 |
Aurora | 21.5Z | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
Vyne on Central | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
MAA Gateway | Studio 0x1 696-782 SF | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
Four One Five Flats | One Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Vista Commons | Enclave | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
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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
School data provided by Great Schools
Best Local Schools in Optimist Park, Charlotte, NC
First Ward Arts Elementary
Piedmont Open Middle School
School data provided by Great Schools
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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?
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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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