MAA Optimist Park Apartments in Charlotte, NC

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The office Hours for MAA Optimist Park are: Monday 10:00 am–6:00 pm ,Tuesday 10:00 am–6:00 pm ,Wednesday 10:00 am–6:00 pm ,Thursday 10:00 am–6:00 pm ,Friday 10:00 am–6:00 pm ,Saturday 10:00 am–5:00 pm ,Sunday Closed,

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MAA Optimist Park

525 E 21st St
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 446-2768

1–2 Bedrooms
$1,387-$2,672Pricing
558–1,333Square Feet

Rent Specials

Lease now for six weeks free! Certain exclusions may apply.

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About MAA Optimist Park

Historic charm blends with urban convenience and an industrial-inspired look you'll love at MAA Optimist Park. Part of the eclectic NoDa neighborhood of Uptown Charlotte and thanks to the proximity to the light rail, our community opens the door to a kaleidoscope of experience that includes vibrant leisure spaces and art centers to the buzzing nightlife of countless hotspots downtown. Explore everything about our apartments in the 28206-area and their convenient 525 E 21st St address.

MAA Optimist Park is located in the Optimist Park Neighborhood and 28206 Zip code of Charlotte, NC. This community is professionally managed by Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.

Unique Features and Amenities

4th floor
5th Floor
A5.1 1x1 744 Sf-Fp
Additional Storage
B3.6 2x2 1132 Sf-Fp
City view
Coffee Bar
Controlled Access/Gated
Corner unit
Courtyard View
Coworking Lounge
Direct Entry
Electric Car Charging Stations
Electric Grill Stations
Elevator access
Extra Full Bath
Extra Half Bath
Garage
Handicap Accessible
HIGH CEILINGS
High Speed Internet
Outdoor Kitchen
Park View
Patio/Balcony
Pet spa
Picnic/bbq Area
Podcast Room
Pool view
Resident Lounge
Resort Style Pool with Sun Deck
Skyline Views
Small Balcony
Smart Home Technology
Townhome
Yoga Studio

See All Amenities

Property Contact Info

Call Us: (980) 446-2768

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

MAA Optimist Park offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,387 and having 558–1,333 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

1 Bedrooms
2 Bedrooms

A3.1 1x1 642 SF

From $1,465

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 642 sq ft

Available Now

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Availability Details

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	View Details
$1,465	Available Now	531	642	View Details Below
$1,465	Available Now	430	642	View Details Below
$1,527	December 22, 2025	253	642	View Details Below

Model Amenities and Features

Features

Air Conditioning

Living Space

High Ceilings

Outdoor Space

Patio

Unique Features

Courtyard View
Elevator Access
Patio/balcony
Smart Home Technology

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$1,465 - $2,135

Current Available Pricing

$1,465 - $1,527

Unit 531 Gallery

Floorplans

Unit 531 Amenities and Features

Features

Air Conditioning

Unique Features

Courtyard View
Elevator Access
Patio/balcony
Smart Home Technology

Unit 531 Rent and Fees

Unit Price

$1,465

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$1,465 - $2,135

Unit 430 Gallery

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Unit 430 Amenities and Features

Features

Air Conditioning

Unique Features

Courtyard View
Elevator Access
Patio/balcony
Smart Home Technology

Unit 430 Rent and Fees

Unit Price

$1,465

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$1,465 - $2,135

Unit 253 Gallery

Floorplans

Unit 253 Amenities and Features

Features

Air Conditioning

Living Space

High Ceilings

Outdoor Space

Patio

Unique Features

Courtyard View
Elevator Access
Patio/balcony
Smart Home Technology

Unit 253 Rent and Fees

Unit Price

$1,527

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$1,465 - $2,135

A1.3 1x1 584 SF

From $1,387

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 584 sq ft

Available Dec 22

Cheapest 1 BedroomThis is the cheapest 1 Bedroom at this Property

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Floorplans

Availability Details

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	View Details
$1,387	December 22, 2025	494	584	View Details Below
$1,488	January 27, 2026	594	584	View Details Below
$1,465	February 13, 2026	465	584	View Details Below

Model Amenities and Features

Features

Air Conditioning

Unique Features

Courtyard View
Elevator Access
Smart Home Technology

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$1,387 - $1,935

Current Available Pricing

$1,387 - $1,488

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Unit 494 Amenities and Features

Features

Air Conditioning

Unique Features

Courtyard View
Elevator Access
Smart Home Technology

Unit 494 Rent and Fees

Unit Price

$1,387

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$1,387 - $1,935

Unit 594 Gallery

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Unit 594 Amenities and Features

Features

Air Conditioning

Unique Features

Courtyard View
Elevator Access
Smart Home Technology

Unit 594 Rent and Fees

Unit Price

$1,488

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$1,387 - $1,935

Unit 465 Gallery

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Unit 465 Amenities and Features

Features

Air Conditioning

Unique Features

Courtyard View
Elevator Access
Smart Home Technology

Unit 465 Rent and Fees

Unit Price

$1,465

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$1,387 - $1,935

A1.2 1x1 558 SF

From $1,465

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 558 sq ft

Available Dec 29

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Availability Details

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Floorplan
$1,465	December 29, 2025	248	558

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Unit 248 Amenities and Features

Features

Air Conditioning

Outdoor Space

Patio

Unique Features

Smart Home Technology

Unit 248 Rent and Fees

Unit Price

$1,465

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$1,465 - $2,015

A6.1 1x1 855 SF

From $1,779

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 855 sq ft

Available Dec 29

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Availability Details

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Floorplan
$1,779	December 29, 2025	507	855

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Unit 507 Amenities and Features

Features

Air Conditioning

Unique Features

Corner Unit
Patio/balcony
Smart Home Technology

Unit 507 Rent and Fees

Unit Price

$1,779

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$1,779 - $2,335

A5.1 1x1 744 SF

From $1,538

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 744 sq ft

Available January 5, 2026

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Availability Details

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	View Details
$1,622	January 5, 2026	361	744	View Details Below
$1,645	January 5, 2026	557	744	View Details Below
$1,673	January 12, 2026	489	744	View Details Below

Model Amenities and Features

Features

Air Conditioning

Unique Features

Courtyard View
Elevator Access
Smart Home Technology

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$1,538 - $2,198

Current Available Pricing

$1,622 - $1,673

Unit 361 Gallery

Floorplans

Unit 361 Amenities and Features

Features

Air Conditioning

Unique Features

Courtyard View
Elevator Access
Smart Home Technology

Unit 361 Rent and Fees

Unit Price

$1,622

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$1,538 - $2,198

Unit 557 Gallery

Floorplans

Unit 557 Amenities and Features

Features

Air Conditioning

Unique Features

Courtyard View
Elevator Access
Smart Home Technology

Unit 557 Rent and Fees

Unit Price

$1,645

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$1,538 - $2,198

Unit 489 Gallery

Floorplans

Unit 489 Amenities and Features

Features

Air Conditioning

Unique Features

Courtyard View
Elevator Access
Smart Home Technology

Unit 489 Rent and Fees

Unit Price

$1,673

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$1,538 - $2,198

TH12 1x1.5 857 SF

From $2,065

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 857 sq ft

Available February 2, 2026

Largest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this Property

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Floorplans

Availability Details

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Floorplan
$2,065	February 2, 2026	111	857

Unit 111 Gallery

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Unit 111 Amenities and Features

Features

Air Conditioning

Living Space

High Ceilings

Outdoor Space

Patio

Unique Features

Extra Half Bath
Smart Home Technology
Townhome

Unit 111 Rent and Fees

Unit Price

$2,065

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$2,065 - $2,198

2 Bedrooms
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B4.1 2x2 1139 SF
From $2,132
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1139 sq ft
Available Now
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Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Property Map Floorplan View Details
$2,132 Available Now 587 1139 View Details Below
$2,182 December 22, 2025 563 1139 View Details Below
Model Amenities and Features
Features
Air Conditioning
Unique Features
Courtyard View
Elevator Access
Patio/balcony
Smart Home Technology
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
$2,132 - $2,552
Current Available Pricing
$2,132 - $2,182
Unit 587 Gallery
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Unit 587 Amenities and Features
Features
Air Conditioning
Unique Features
Courtyard View
Elevator Access
Patio/balcony
Smart Home Technology
Unit 587 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
$2,132
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
$2,132 - $2,552
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Unit 563 Amenities and Features
Features
Air Conditioning
Unique Features
Courtyard View
Elevator Access
Patio/balcony
Smart Home Technology
Unit 563 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
$2,182
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
$2,132 - $2,552
Apartment Model: B4.1 2x2 1139 SFFrom $2,1322 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1139 sq ftAvailable Now
B4.1 2x2 1139 SF - Floorplan 1
Apartment Unit: 587Apartment Model: B4.1 2x2 1139 SF$2,1322 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1139 sq ftAvailable Now
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Unit: 587 - Floorplan 1
Apartment Unit: 563Apartment Model: B4.1 2x2 1139 SF$2,1822 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1139 sq ftAvailable December 22, 2025
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Unit: 563 - Floorplan 1
B1.1 2x2 1053 SF
From $2,076
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1053 sq ft
Available Dec 29
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Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Property Map Floorplan
$2,076 December 29, 2025 438 1053
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Unit 438 Amenities and Features
Features
Air Conditioning
Unique Features
City View
Corner Unit
Elevator Access
Patio/balcony
Smart Home Technology
Unit 438 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
$2,076
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
$2,076 - $2,444
Apartment Model: B1.1 2x2 1053 SFFrom $2,0762 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1053 sq ftAvailable December 29, 2025
B1.1 2x2 1053 SF - Floorplan 1
Apartment Unit: 438Apartment Model: B1.1 2x2 1053 SF$2,0762 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1053 sq ftAvailable December 29, 2025
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Unit: 438 - Floorplan 1
B3.3 2x2 1081 SF
From $2,076
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1081 sq ft
Available January 5, 2026
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Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Property Map Floorplan View Details
$2,076 January 5, 2026 482 1081 View Details Below
$2,216 February 11, 2026 251 1081 View Details Below
Model Amenities and Features
Features
Air Conditioning
Living Space
High Ceilings
Outdoor Space
Patio
Unique Features
Elevator Access
Patio/balcony
Smart Home Technology
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
$2,076 - $2,444
Current Available Pricing
$2,076 - $2,216
Unit 482 Gallery
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Unit 482 Amenities and Features
Features
Air Conditioning
Unique Features
Elevator Access
Patio/balcony
Smart Home Technology
Unit 482 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
$2,076
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
$2,076 - $2,444
Unit 251 Gallery
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Unit 251 Amenities and Features
Features
Air Conditioning
Living Space
High Ceilings
Outdoor Space
Patio
Unique Features
Elevator Access
Patio/balcony
Smart Home Technology
Unit 251 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
$2,216
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
$2,076 - $2,444
Apartment Model: B3.3 2x2 1081 SFFrom $2,0762 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1081 sq ftAvailable January 5, 2026
B3.3 2x2 1081 SF - Floorplan 1
Apartment Unit: 482Apartment Model: B3.3 2x2 1081 SF$2,0762 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1081 sq ftAvailable January 5, 2026
Apartment Unit: 251Apartment Model: B3.3 2x2 1081 SF$2,2162 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1081 sq ftAvailable February 11, 2026
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Unit: 251 - Floorplan 1
B35H 2x2 1083 SF
From $1,885
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1083 sq ft
Available January 5, 2026
Cheapest 2 BedroomThis is the cheapest 2 Bedroom at this Property
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Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Property Map Floorplan
$1,885 January 5, 2026 381 1083
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Unit 381 Amenities and Features
Features
Air Conditioning
Unique Features
Elevator Access
Handicap Accessible
Patio/balcony
Smart Home Technology
Unit 381 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
$1,885
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
$1,885 - $2,250
Apartment Model: B35H 2x2 1083 SFFrom $1,8852 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1083 sq ftAvailable January 5, 2026
B35H 2x2 1083 SF - Floorplan 1
Apartment Unit: 381Apartment Model: B35H 2x2 1083 SF$1,8852 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1083 sq ftAvailable January 5, 2026
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Unit: 381 - Floorplan 1
TH21 2x2.5 1037 SF
From $2,350
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1037 sq ft
Available January 12, 2026
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Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Property Map Floorplan View Details
$2,350 January 12, 2026 110 1037 View Details Below
$2,367 January 22, 2026 116 1037 View Details Below
Model Amenities and Features
Features
Air Conditioning
Living Space
High Ceilings
Outdoor Space
Patio
Unique Features
Extra Half Bath
Smart Home Technology
Townhome
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
$2,350 - $2,507
Current Available Pricing
$2,350 - $2,367
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Unit 110 Amenities and Features
Features
Air Conditioning
Living Space
High Ceilings
Outdoor Space
Patio
Unique Features
Extra Half Bath
Smart Home Technology
Townhome
Unit 110 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
$2,350
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
$2,350 - $2,507
Unit 116 Gallery
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Unit 116 Amenities and Features
Features
Air Conditioning
Living Space
High Ceilings
Outdoor Space
Patio
Unique Features
Extra Half Bath
Smart Home Technology
Townhome
Unit 116 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
$2,367
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
$2,350 - $2,507
Apartment Model: TH21 2x2.5 1037 SFFrom $2,3502 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1037 sq ftAvailable January 12, 2026
TH21 2x2.5 1037 SF - Floorplan 1
Apartment Unit: 110Apartment Model: TH21 2x2.5 1037 SF$2,3502 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1037 sq ftAvailable January 12, 2026
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Unit: 110 - Floorplan 1
Apartment Unit: 116Apartment Model: TH21 2x2.5 1037 SF$2,3672 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1037 sq ftAvailable January 22, 2026
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Unit: 116 - Floorplan 1
B5.1 2x2 1102 SF
From $2,154
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1102 sq ft
Available January 30, 2026
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Property Map Floorplan
$2,154 January 30, 2026 427 1102
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Unit 427 Amenities and Features
Features
Air Conditioning
Unique Features
City View
Corner Unit
Smart Home Technology
Unit 427 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
$2,154
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
$2,154 - $2,284
Apartment Model: B5.1 2x2 1102 SFFrom $2,1542 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1102 sq ftAvailable January 30, 2026
B5.1 2x2 1102 SF - Floorplan 1
Apartment Unit: 427Apartment Model: B5.1 2x2 1102 SF$2,1542 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1102 sq ftAvailable January 30, 2026
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Unit: 427 - Floorplan 1
B6.1 2x2 1333 SF
From $2,535
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1333 sq ft
Available February 13, 2026
Largest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this Property
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Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Property Map Floorplan
$2,535 February 13, 2026 295 1333
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Unit 295 Amenities and Features
Features
Air Conditioning
Living Space
High Ceilings
Outdoor Space
Patio
Unique Features
Direct Entry
Smart Home Technology
Unit 295 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
$2,535
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
$2,535 - $2,672
Apartment Model: B6.1 2x2 1333 SFFrom $2,5352 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1333 sq ftAvailable February 13, 2026
B6.1 2x2 1333 SF - Floorplan 1
Apartment Unit: 295Apartment Model: B6.1 2x2 1333 SF$2,5352 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1333 sq ftAvailable February 13, 2026
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Unit: 295 - Floorplan 1
B2.1 2x2 1065 SF
From $2,149
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1065 sq ft
Available February 27, 2026
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Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Property Map Floorplan
$2,149 February 27, 2026 515 1065
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Unit 515 Amenities and Features
Features
Air Conditioning
Unique Features
Elevator Access
Small Balcony
Smart Home Technology
Unit 515 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
$2,149
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
$2,149 - $2,324
Apartment Model: B2.1 2x2 1065 SFFrom $2,1492 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1065 sq ftAvailable February 27, 2026
B2.1 2x2 1065 SF - Floorplan 1
Apartment Unit: 515Apartment Model: B2.1 2x2 1065 SF$2,1492 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1065 sq ftAvailable February 27, 2026
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Unit: 515 - Floorplan 1

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Floorplan	View Details
$2,132	Available Now	587	1139			View Details Below
$2,182	December 22, 2025	563	1139			View Details Below

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Floorplan
$2,076	December 29, 2025	438	1053

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Floorplan	View Details
$2,076	January 5, 2026	482	1081			View Details Below
$2,216	February 11, 2026	251	1081			View Details Below

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Floorplan
$1,885	January 5, 2026	381	1083

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Floorplan	View Details
$2,350	January 12, 2026	110	1037			View Details Below
$2,367	January 22, 2026	116	1037			View Details Below

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Floorplan
$2,154	January 30, 2026	427	1102

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Floorplan
$2,535	February 13, 2026	295	1333

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Floorplan
$2,149	February 27, 2026	515	1065

Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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5 Stories
Built in 2022
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Lease Terms

3 - 12 mo

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Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the calculator to add these fees to the base rent.

Required Fees

One-Time Move-In Fees

Due at Move-In
Administrative FeeiCharged per unit$250
Due at Application
Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant$85

Other Fees

Pet Fees

One-Time Pet FeeiCharged per Pet$400
Monthly Pet FeeiCharged per Pet$20
Pet DepositiCharged per Pet$400
One-Time Pet FeeiCharged per Pet$400
Monthly Pet FeeiCharged per Pet$20
Pet DepositiCharged per Pet$400

Parking Info and Fees

Garage ParkingiOne parking space included per lease holder; please contact the leasing office for details around additional parking
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Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

4th floor
5th Floor
A5.1 1x1 744 Sf-Fp
Additional Storage
B3.6 2x2 1132 Sf-Fp
City view
Coffee Bar
Controlled Access/Gated
Corner unit
Courtyard View
Coworking Lounge
Direct Entry
Electric Car Charging Stations
Electric Grill Stations
Elevator access
Extra Full Bath
Extra Half Bath
Garage
Handicap Accessible
HIGH CEILINGS
High Speed Internet
Outdoor Kitchen
Park View
Patio/Balcony
Pet spa
Picnic/bbq Area
Podcast Room
Pool view
Resident Lounge
Resort Style Pool with Sun Deck
Skyline Views
Small Balcony
Smart Home Technology
Townhome
Yoga Studio

On-Site Services

Maintenance On Site
Package Service
Pet Washing Station
Property Manager On Site
Car Charging Station

Community Features

Business Center
Lounge
Elevator

Outdoor Features

Grill
Courtyard
Roof Terrace
Cabana
Controlled Access
Patio

Recreation and Fitness

Fitness Center
Spa
Bicycle Storage
Pool

Interior Features

Balcony
Fireplace
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning

Kitchen Amenities

Dishwasher
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Stainless Steel Appliances
Kitchen
Quartz Countertops

Living Area Features

High Ceilings

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(980) 446-2768

Monday	10:00 am–6:00 pm
Tuesday	10:00 am–6:00 pm
Wednesday	10:00 am–6:00 pm
Thursday	10:00 am–6:00 pm
Friday	10:00 am–6:00 pm
Saturday	10:00 am–5:00 pm
Sunday	Closed

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Frequently Asked Questions about MAA Optimist Park

Where is MAA Optimist Park located?

MAA Optimist Park is located at 525 E 21st St near the Optimist Park area of Charlotte, NC

What is the current rent range at MAA Optimist Park?

1 Bedroom to 2 Bedroom Apartments at MAA Optimist Park currently range from $1,387 to $2,535

When is the leasing office open?

The office Hours for MAA Optimist Park are
Monday 10:00 am–6:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am–6:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am–6:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am–6:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am–6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Sunday Closed

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Are there any rent specials?

The current rent special at MAA Optimist Park is: Lease now for six weeks free! Certain exclusions may apply..

Lifestyle Ratings

Affordability Good Value3.6
The MAA Optimist Park Apartments are 24.2% cheaper than the average apartment in the Optimist Park area, and 11.55% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.
Rent Comparison to the Optimist Park Neighborhood
Floorplan Lowest Price Here Neighborhood Avg Rent Nbhd Avg Rent Cost Difference %
1 Bedroom $1,387 $1,816 -$429 -23.6%
2 Bedroom $1,885 $2,506 -$621 -24.8%
Rent Comparison to the city of Charlotte
Floorplan Lowest Price Here City Average Rent Cost Difference %
1 Bedroom $1,387 $1,627 -$240 -14.8%
2 Bedroom $1,885 $2,056 -$171 -8.3%
Methodology: On 12/17/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 484 other apartment communities in the immediate area around MAA Optimist Park (Optimist Park), and 2323 other apartment communities in Charlotte using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.
Rent Pricing Data as of 12/17/2025
Eco-Friendly 3.0
The Eco-Friendly Lifestyle score highlights how amenities and features at top local communities may support environmentally friendly, clean, and energy efficient living.
Rating Factors
This 3.0-star Eco-Friendly rating is based on the following features:
- Car Charging Station(s)
- Fireplaces
- Patios

Floorplan	Lowest Price Here	Neighborhood Avg Rent	Nbhd Avg Rent	Cost Difference	%
1 Bedroom	$1,387	$1,816	-$429	-23.6%
2 Bedroom	$1,885	$2,506	-$621	-24.8%

Floorplan	Lowest Price Here	City Average Rent	Cost Difference	%
1 Bedroom	$1,387	$1,627	-$240	-14.8%
2 Bedroom	$1,885	$2,056	-$171	-8.3%

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1.5 Year Resident
December 5, 2025
Fire alarm went off SO OFTEN. Always at 4:00 AM. And they claimed this was being set off by the residents, but why would it always happen at the same time if that were the case?! Coincidentally, their scheduled fire drills were always at 4:00 PM. I think they just accidentally set them at the wrong time like individuals sometimes do with their phone alarms mixing up AM and PM. Which is understandable if it happened once, but it happened CONSTANTLY.
- Property Manager Responded
  December 11, 2025
  We appreciate you bringing this experience to our attention. If you are willing, please contact us at ResidentCare@maac.com and allow us 48 business hours for a response so we can work towards a resolution. We look forward to hearing from you.
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this place is comical
May 8, 2024
* Fire alarms go off all the time with little to no explanation. * You are required to pay $20/month for Fetch Package Service. They are so unprofessional. Ive had my packages thrown at my door so hard that I jumped * I went without hot water for 2 weeks. no credit or compensation. "luxury" is a joke at this place. Very visually appealing but you'll regret moving in within weeks.
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Fix the fire alarms to improve rating.
May 7, 2024
Today the fire alarm has gone off twice. The first at four in the morning, and the second at 8:30pm. This is the second time this has happened (a 4am wake-up call via fire alarm), but more than the sixth time the alarm has gone off seemingly unprompted or caused by a single offender impacting the whole complex. The first time the alarm went off during the night we were told that the fire system malfunctioned due to excessive rainfall, but we haven’t been told why it keeps happening, making me ...
think the initial issue was never truly resolved. I am confused why this system can’t handle the elements while other complexes in the area do not have issues. It should be noted that each fire alarm incident includes the first alarm, lasting for as long as it takes for the fire department to arrive, and then at least three “aftershocks” until it is truly off. I love the apartment here. It’s spacious, very new, and includes many cute features to the floor plan. Personally, I have not experienced any unfriendly staff or unclean common areas as some other reviews indicate. I also love the location of the complex- it’s close to Cordelia Park, the light rail, Optimist Hall, Uptown, and plenty of other attractions. Besides the fire alarm issue, I only have three issues with this place. First, the construction noise. When we moved in, we knew there was a new complex next door being constructed, but we had no idea the amount of times the street would be blocked by equipment and crews or the amount of constant honking coming from vehicles entering and leaving their site. (It’s literally every time the someone enters or leaves, must be protocol.) Secondly, this complex was recently purchased by MAA. MAA is looking to upgrade existing amenities (which is great) but also requires maintenance to enter our unit to install equipment more often than we expected to have people entering. Lastly, this complex uses the delivery service, Fetch. Fetch is cumbersome and is not recognized as a real location at many major retailers (namely, Target). If the complex did not have such major issues with their fire alarm, it would receive four stars from me, but I’m just tired.
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Do not stay here
May 7, 2024
DO NOT STAY HERE. I’ve lived in apartment complexes all across NYC and it’s shocking to say that this is the worst one I’ve stayed in. I cannot wait to move out. The fire alarms alone have me contemplating breaking my lease. You will not get good sleep here. The fire alarms go off multiple times a month in the middle of the night and wakes you completely and abruptly out of your sleep because it goes off somewhere between 12am and 4am. They will not bother fixing the fire alarms, they will not ...
install cameras to see who could be smoking in the elevator, no, they just let them continuously go off. Also the water pressure is very low
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MAA ruins apartments
May 7, 2024
Ever since MAA took over the place is falling apart, vomit in the hallways, poop in the stairs, and contant fire alarms. So over priced compared to surrounding apartments. Please look else where we count the days down to leaving.
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DO NOT MOVE HERE
May 7, 2024
I would give it ZERO stars but I can’t, so I have to give it one star. I was here when this place was Alta Filament and upon my arrival the staff was super friendly and handled every situation with urgency and at least acted like they cared about their tenants. When I found out it was being bought out by MAA I was pissed. I intentionally never chose to live in an MAA community for this reason. Since then it’s so dirty here and I know that the cleaning services that are provided work very hard to ...
keep this building clean but the tenants are grown adults and can’t seem to clean after themselves. Also, not to mention the FIRE ALARM RANDOMLY GOING OFF AT 4AM EVERY TIME IT RAINS!!! And my unit is one of the units that continuously flashes after the alarm system shuts off. This time the alarm started at 12 am, it is now 9:30am and no one can seem to get it off. The office opened at 9 and the manager, knowing this is all going on is yet to be here to respond to any concerns. My question is, why are you all expecting so much rent and fees but not giving the maintenance that the building needs to keep your tenants safe and protected. Seems like a common trend with MAA apartments. I’ll give an update on what time they actually get my unit emergency lights to turn off this time.
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I would not recommend this to anyone..
April 25, 2024
I hated living here, it’s very loud with the bar near by, it’s dirty most days especially the elevators and hallways. The staff is very rude and not accommodating, they treat you great when you’re touring and then horrible after. The fire alarm keeps going off, it went off at the 4 am the other day and did not stop until 5:30 am. The gym is too small and the coffee machine is never working. It’s not worth the money, the area isn’t as nice. Would recommend looking into uptown or southend instead.
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8 month review
March 8, 2024
I’m Since moving here in August, the fire alarm has been triggered at least twice a month in recent months. Considering the rent we pay, this frequency is unacceptable. Despite the beautiful surroundings and nice apartment, the disruptive nature of the alarm is not worth it. Having lived in various places, I have never encountered such a persistent issue with fire alarms. If you are considering relocating here, I urge you to take these reviews seriously and explore other options. The alarm ...
sounding at 4AM was the final straw, especially with my work-from-home situation and a newborn on the way.
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Amazing peaceful fun
July 29, 2023
Love living here is amazing and peaceful so much fun with all the events and amazing people!
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Alta Filament
July 29, 2023
As an apartment complex, Alta Filaments offers a comfortable and convenient living experience. The location is great, with access to amenities and services nearby. The management is responsive, making it a good choice for those looking for a place to call home.
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Such a joy!
May 18, 2023
Alta has been such a great experience especially with the amazing office staff who are so willing to help and assist with everything you may need.
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THE BEST APARTMENT
March 9, 2023
This is an amazing building ! From staff to amenities everything is new up to date and all! I absolutely love living at Alta Filament !
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Nearby Schools

Eastway Middle

Charlotte-Mecklenburg

1501 Norland Road

Public School - Grades 6-8 (820 Students)

In Attendance Zone6 minute drive / 3.0 miles away

Garinger High

Charlotte-Mecklenburg

1100 Eastway Drive

Public School - Grades 9-12 (1677 Students)

In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 2.1 miles away

School data provided by GreatSchools.

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Time and distance from MAA Optimist Park.

Big Box and Retail

Autozone

2714-2808 Central Ave

5 minute drive / 1.98 miles away

Lowe's

217 Iverson Way

7 minute drive / 3.31 miles away

Aldi

2526 Freedom Dr

7 minute drive / 3.41 miles away

Groceries

Food Lion

3009 The Plaza

3 minute drive / 1.15 miles away

Harris Teeter

1704 Central Ave

4 minute drive / 1.5 miles away

Aldi

2526 Freedom Dr

7 minute drive / 3.41 miles away

Hospitals

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

200 Hawthorne Lane Box 33549

5 minute drive / 1.9 miles away

Carolinas Medical Center / Behavioral Health

1000 Blythe Blvd

5 minute drive / 2.67 miles away

Atrium Health University City

8800 North Tyron Street

13 minute drive / 6.2 miles away

Military Bases

North Carolina Air National Guard

13 minute drive / 6.45 miles away

MAA Optimist Park has 5 parks within 6.3 miles, including Rosedale, Grayson Skatepark, Nightmare on Independence, Charlotte Nature Museum, and Reedy Creek.

MAA Optimist Park has 5 shopping centers within 0.7 miles.

Rental Price Ranges in the Area

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
Charlotte Studio Apartments	$1,420	$498	$4,009
Charlotte 1 Bedroom Apartments	$1,627	$530	$5,376
Charlotte 2 Bedroom Apartments	$2,056	$624	$10,000+
Charlotte 3 Bedroom Apartments	$2,551	$709	$10,000+
Charlotte 4 Bedroom Apartments	$3,085	$750	$10,000+
Charlotte 5 Bedroom Apartments	$2,354	$830	$10,000+

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