Cheap Homes for Rent in Optimist Park Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $1,100 (86 Rentals)

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Charlotte's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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529 N Graham St

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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 Trailside NoDa priced from $1,050. 2227 Statesville Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Optimist Park apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trailside NoDaChickadeeStudio,1BA$1,050
2227 Statesville Ave2227 Statesville Ave1BR,1BA$1,050
3427 Steel Yard Ct3427 Steel Yard Ct1BR,1BA$1,095
Sage Pointe Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden Standard - Call For Avail.1BR,1BA$1,100
MAA Enclave01AStudio,1BA$1,148
The Edge at Noda Apartments and TownhomesClassic 1x1 Garden - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,150
JoineryS2Studio,1BA$1,157
Four One Five FlatsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,160
Midtown 205S3Studio,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Optimist Park, NC

As of April 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Optimist Park area is the $1.41 price per square foot C2 Model at Anker Haus in the in the Commonwealth neighborhood starting from $2,999. The second greatest value Optimist Park apartment is the 3x2L Model at The Kensington Apartments starting at $2,345 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Biddleville 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.
Anker HausC23BR,2.5BA$1.41
The Kensington Apartments3x2L3BR,2BA$1.75
The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.44
Summit on CentralPinnacle-Renovated2BR,2BA$1.31
Plaza 25B1 Two Bedroom / Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.77
Ashby Gardens2 Bedroom/ 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.47
Aurora21.5PZ2BR,1.5BA$1.57
Vista CommonsSierra2BR,2BA$1.49
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1.66
Four One Five FlatsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about Optimist Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Optimist Park?

There are currently 336 Apartments for Rent in Optimist Park, NC with pricing that ranges from $800 to $13,500. There are also 186 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Optimist Park ranging from $1,100 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Optimist Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Optimist Park ranges from $1,100 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,484.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Optimist Park?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Optimist Park range from $1,222 to $13,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,245.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC

Written by: Carrie Catalano

I'm Carrie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charlotte, North Carolina. I moved to the Triangle area of North Carolina in the summer of 2024 and have been exploring the state since.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.