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- 1–2 Bedrooms
- $1,423-$3,608 Pricing
- 560–1,333 Square Feet
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
Property Contact Info
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- (980) 446-2768
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| 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 |
Floorplan Pricing and Availability
MAA Optimist Park offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,423 and having 560–1,333 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:
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ApartmentHomeLiving.com's new Interactive Property Map allows you to see where every available unit is located at this community.Try It Now >1 Bedroom
A5.3 1x1 744 SF
From $1,663
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 744 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Floorplan View Details $1,663 Available Now 288 744 $1,663 July 13, 2026 261 744 Model Amenities and Features
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- High Ceilings
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Model Price Range
- $1,663 - $2,318
Current Available Pricing
- $1,663
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- Air Conditioning
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- High Ceilings
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- Smart Home Technology
Unit 288 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,663
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Model Price Range
- $1,663 - $2,318
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- Air Conditioning
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- High Ceilings
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Unit 261 Rent and Fees
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- $1,663
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Model Price Range
- $1,663 - $2,318
Apartment Model: A5.3 1x1 744 SFFrom $1,6631 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 744 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
A5.3 1x1 744 SF - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 288Apartment Model: A5.3 1x1 744 SF$1,6631 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 744 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
Unit: 288 - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 261Apartment Model: A5.3 1x1 744 SF$1,6631 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 744 sq ftAvailable July 13, 2026![]()
Unit: 261 - Floorplan TH13 1x1.5 857 SF
From $1,968
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 857 sq ftAvailable NowLargest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Floorplan $1,968 Available Now 106 857 Unit 106 Gallery
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Unit 106 Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
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- High Ceilings
Outdoor Space
- Patio
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- Extra Half Bath
- Smart Home Technology
- Townhome
Unit 106 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,968
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Model Price Range
- $1,968 - $2,623
Apartment Model: TH13 1x1.5 857 SFFrom $1,9681 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 857 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
TH13 1x1.5 857 SF - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 106Apartment Model: TH13 1x1.5 857 SF$1,9681 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 857 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
Unit: 106 - Floorplan A5.1 1x1 744 SF
From $1,538
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 744 sq ftAvailable Jun 27Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Floorplan View Details $1,538 June 27, 2026 355 744 $1,578 July 31, 2026 448 744 $1,548 August 14, 2026 533 744 Model Amenities and Features
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- Elevator Access
- Smart Home Technology
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Model Price Range
- $1,538 - $2,193
Current Available Pricing
- $1,538 - $1,578
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- Air Conditioning
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- Elevator Access
- Smart Home Technology
Unit 355 Rent and Fees
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- $1,538
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Model Price Range
- $1,538 - $2,193
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- Air Conditioning
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- Elevator Access
- Smart Home Technology
Unit 448 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,578
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Model Price Range
- $1,538 - $2,193
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- Air Conditioning
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- Elevator Access
- Smart Home Technology
Unit 533 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,548
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Model Price Range
- $1,538 - $2,193
Apartment Model: A5.1 1x1 744 SFFrom $1,5381 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 744 sq ftAvailable June 27, 2026![]()
A5.1 1x1 744 SF - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 355Apartment Model: A5.1 1x1 744 SF$1,5381 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 744 sq ftAvailable June 27, 2026![]()
Unit: 355 - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 448Apartment Model: A5.1 1x1 744 SF$1,5781 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 744 sq ftAvailable July 31, 2026![]()
Unit: 448 - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 533Apartment Model: A5.1 1x1 744 SF$1,5481 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 744 sq ftAvailable August 14, 2026![]()
Unit: 533 - Floorplan A4.1 1x1 693 SF
From $1,518
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 693 sq ftAvailable Jul 3Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Floorplan $1,518 July 3, 2026 576 693 Unit 576 Gallery
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Unit 576 Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
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- Small Balcony
- Smart Home Technology
Unit 576 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,518
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Model Price Range
- $1,518 - $2,158
Apartment Model: A4.1 1x1 693 SFFrom $1,5181 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 693 sq ftAvailable July 3, 2026![]()
A4.1 1x1 693 SF - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 576Apartment Model: A4.1 1x1 693 SF$1,5181 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 693 sq ftAvailable July 3, 2026![]()
Unit: 576 - Floorplan A3.1 1x1 642 SF
From $1,423
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 642 sq ftAvailable Aug 15Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Floorplan View Details $1,468 August 15, 2026 530 642 $1,423 August 18, 2026 293 642 Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
Outdoor Space
- Patio
Unique Features
- Direct Entry
- Elevator Access
- Patio/balcony
- Smart Home Technology
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,423 - $1,608
Current Available Pricing
- $1,423 - $1,468
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- Air Conditioning
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- Direct Entry
- Elevator Access
- Patio/balcony
- Smart Home Technology
Unit 530 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,468
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,423 - $1,608
Unit 293 Gallery
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Unit 293 Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
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- Patio
Unique Features
- Direct Entry
- Elevator Access
- Patio/balcony
- Smart Home Technology
Unit 293 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,423
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,423 - $1,608
Apartment Model: A3.1 1x1 642 SFFrom $1,4231 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 642 sq ftAvailable August 15, 2026![]()
A3.1 1x1 642 SF - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 530Apartment Model: A3.1 1x1 642 SF$1,4681 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 642 sq ftAvailable August 15, 2026![]()
Unit: 530 - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 293Apartment Model: A3.1 1x1 642 SF$1,4231 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 642 sq ftAvailable August 18, 2026![]()
Unit: 293 - Floorplan A2.1 1x1 560 SF
From $1,423
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 560 sq ftAvailable Aug 21Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Floorplan $1,423 August 21, 2026 514 560 Unit 514 Gallery
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- Air Conditioning
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- Smart Home Technology
Unit 514 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,423
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Model Price Range
- $1,423 - $1,563
Apartment Model: A2.1 1x1 560 SFFrom $1,4231 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 560 sq ftAvailable August 21, 2026![]()
A2.1 1x1 560 SF - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 514Apartment Model: A2.1 1x1 560 SF$1,4231 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 560 sq ftAvailable August 21, 2026![]()
Unit: 514 - Floorplan 2 Bedrooms
B4.1 2x2 1139 SF
From $2,073
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1139 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Floorplan View Details $2,113 Available Now 263 1139 $2,073 Available Now 392 1139 $2,268 July 10, 2026 260 1139 Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
Living Space
- High Ceilings
Outdoor Space
- Patio
Unique Features
- Courtyard View
- Direct Entry
- Elevator Access
- Patio/balcony
- Smart Home Technology
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $2,073 - $3,503
Current Available Pricing
- $2,073 - $2,268
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- Air Conditioning
Living Space
- High Ceilings
Outdoor Space
- Patio
Unique Features
- Courtyard View
- Direct Entry
- Elevator Access
- Patio/balcony
- Smart Home Technology
Unit 263 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $2,113
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $2,073 - $3,503
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Unit 392 Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
Unique Features
- Courtyard View
- Direct Entry
- Elevator Access
- Patio/balcony
- Smart Home Technology
Unit 392 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $2,073
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $2,073 - $3,503
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Unit 260 Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
Living Space
- High Ceilings
Outdoor Space
- Patio
Unique Features
- Courtyard View
- Direct Entry
- Elevator Access
- Patio/balcony
- Smart Home Technology
Unit 260 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $2,268
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $2,073 - $3,503
Apartment Model: B4.1 2x2 1139 SFFrom $2,0732 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1139 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
B4.1 2x2 1139 SF - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 263Apartment Model: B4.1 2x2 1139 SF$2,1132 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1139 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
Unit: 263 - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 392Apartment Model: B4.1 2x2 1139 SF$2,0732 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1139 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
Unit: 392 - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 260Apartment Model: B4.1 2x2 1139 SF$2,2682 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1139 sq ftAvailable July 10, 2026![]()
Unit: 260 - Floorplan B7.1 2x2 1225 SF
From $2,273
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1225 sq ftAvailable Jun 19Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Floorplan $2,273 June 19, 2026 405 1225 Unit 405 Gallery
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Unit 405 Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
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- Patio/balcony
- Smart Home Technology
Unit 405 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $2,273
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Model Price Range
- $2,273 - $3,448
Apartment Model: B7.1 2x2 1225 SFFrom $2,2732 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1225 sq ftAvailable June 19, 2026![]()
B7.1 2x2 1225 SF - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 405Apartment Model: B7.1 2x2 1225 SF$2,2732 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1225 sq ftAvailable June 19, 2026![]()
Unit: 405 - Floorplan TH22 2x2.5 1037 SF
From $2,243
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1037 sq ftAvailable Jul 6Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Floorplan View Details $2,373 July 6, 2026 103 1037 $2,243 August 18, 2026 105 1037 Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
Living Space
- High Ceilings
Unique Features
- Extra Half Bath
- Smart Home Technology
- Townhome
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $2,243 - $3,608
Current Available Pricing
- $2,243 - $2,373
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- Air Conditioning
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- High Ceilings
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- Extra Half Bath
- Smart Home Technology
- Townhome
Unit 103 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $2,373
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $2,243 - $3,608
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Unit 105 Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
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- High Ceilings
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- Extra Half Bath
- Smart Home Technology
- Townhome
Unit 105 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $2,243
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Model Price Range
- $2,243 - $3,608
Apartment Model: TH22 2x2.5 1037 SFFrom $2,2432 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1037 sq ftAvailable July 6, 2026![]()
TH22 2x2.5 1037 SF - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 103Apartment Model: TH22 2x2.5 1037 SF$2,3732 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1037 sq ftAvailable July 6, 2026![]()
Unit: 103 - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 105Apartment Model: TH22 2x2.5 1037 SF$2,2432 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1037 sq ftAvailable August 18, 2026![]()
Unit: 105 - Floorplan B3.2 2x2 1066 SF
From $2,013
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1066 sq ftAvailable Jul 17Cheapest 2 BedroomThis is the cheapest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Floorplan View Details $2,223 July 17, 2026 239 1066 $2,013 August 5, 2026 339 1066 Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
Living Space
- High Ceilings
Outdoor Space
- Patio
Unique Features
- Direct Entry
- Elevator Access
- Patio/balcony
- Smart Home Technology
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $2,013 - $3,458
Current Available Pricing
- $2,013 - $2,223
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- Air Conditioning
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- High Ceilings
Outdoor Space
- Patio
Unique Features
- Direct Entry
- Elevator Access
- Patio/balcony
- Smart Home Technology
Unit 239 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $2,223
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $2,013 - $3,458
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Unit 339 Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
Unique Features
- Direct Entry
- Elevator Access
- Patio/balcony
- Smart Home Technology
Unit 339 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $2,013
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $2,013 - $3,458
Apartment Model: B3.2 2x2 1066 SFFrom $2,0132 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1066 sq ftAvailable July 17, 2026![]()
B3.2 2x2 1066 SF - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 239Apartment Model: B3.2 2x2 1066 SF$2,2232 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1066 sq ftAvailable July 17, 2026![]()
Unit: 239 - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 339Apartment Model: B3.2 2x2 1066 SF$2,0132 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1066 sq ftAvailable August 5, 2026![]()
Unit: 339 - Floorplan B6.1 2x2 1333 SF
From $2,308
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1333 sq ftAvailable Aug 8Largest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Floorplan View Details $2,363 August 8, 2026 395 1333 $2,308 August 15, 2026 435 1333 Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
Unique Features
- Courtyard View
- Patio/balcony
- Smart Home Technology
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $2,308 - $2,543
Current Available Pricing
- $2,308 - $2,363
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Unit 395 Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
Unique Features
- Courtyard View
- Patio/balcony
- Smart Home Technology
Unit 395 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $2,363
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $2,308 - $2,543
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Unit 435 Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
Unique Features
- Courtyard View
- Patio/balcony
- Smart Home Technology
Unit 435 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $2,308
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $2,308 - $2,543
Apartment Model: B6.1 2x2 1333 SFFrom $2,3082 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1333 sq ftAvailable August 8, 2026![]()
B6.1 2x2 1333 SF - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 395Apartment Model: B6.1 2x2 1333 SF$2,3632 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1333 sq ftAvailable August 8, 2026![]()
Unit: 395 - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 435Apartment Model: B6.1 2x2 1333 SF$2,3082 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1333 sq ftAvailable August 15, 2026![]()
Unit: 435 - Floorplan B3.3 2x2 1081 SF
From $2,068
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1081 sq ftAvailable Aug 10Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Floorplan View Details $2,068 August 10, 2026 580 1081 $2,073 August 15, 2026 503 1081 $2,078 August 17, 2026 352 1081 Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
Living Space
- High Ceilings
Outdoor Space
- Patio
Unique Features
- Direct Entry
- Elevator Access
- Patio/balcony
- Smart Home Technology
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $2,068 - $2,293
Current Available Pricing
- $2,068 - $2,078
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Unit 580 Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
Unique Features
- Direct Entry
- Elevator Access
- Patio/balcony
- Smart Home Technology
Unit 580 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $2,068
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $2,068 - $2,293
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Unit 503 Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
Unique Features
- Direct Entry
- Elevator Access
- Patio/balcony
- Smart Home Technology
Unit 503 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $2,073
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $2,068 - $2,293
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Unit 352 Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
Unique Features
- Direct Entry
- Elevator Access
- Patio/balcony
- Smart Home Technology
Unit 352 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $2,078
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $2,068 - $2,293
Apartment Model: B3.3 2x2 1081 SFFrom $2,0682 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1081 sq ftAvailable August 10, 2026![]()
B3.3 2x2 1081 SF - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 580Apartment Model: B3.3 2x2 1081 SF$2,0682 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1081 sq ftAvailable August 10, 2026![]()
Unit: 580 - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 503Apartment Model: B3.3 2x2 1081 SF$2,0732 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1081 sq ftAvailable August 15, 2026![]()
Unit: 503 - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 352Apartment Model: B3.3 2x2 1081 SF$2,0782 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1081 sq ftAvailable August 17, 2026![]()
Unit: 352 - Floorplan TH21 2x2.5 1037 SF
From $2,228
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1037 sq ftAvailable Aug 11Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Floorplan View Details $2,293 August 11, 2026 118 1037 $2,228 August 20, 2026 101 1037 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
- $2,228 - $2,473
Current Available Pricing
- $2,228 - $2,293
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Features
- Air Conditioning
Living Space
- High Ceilings
Outdoor Space
- Patio
Unique Features
- Extra Half Bath
- Smart Home Technology
- Townhome
Unit 118 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $2,293
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $2,228 - $2,473
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Unit 101 Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
Living Space
- High Ceilings
Unique Features
- Extra Half Bath
- Smart Home Technology
- Townhome
Unit 101 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $2,228
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $2,228 - $2,473
Apartment Model: TH21 2x2.5 1037 SFFrom $2,2282 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1037 sq ftAvailable August 11, 2026![]()
TH21 2x2.5 1037 SF - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 118Apartment Model: TH21 2x2.5 1037 SF$2,2932 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1037 sq ftAvailable August 11, 2026![]()
Unit: 118 - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 101Apartment Model: TH21 2x2.5 1037 SF$2,2282 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1037 sq ftAvailable August 20, 2026![]()
Unit: 101 - Floorplan B3.6 2x2 1132 SF
From $2,113
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1132 sq ftAvailable Aug 13Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Floorplan $2,113 August 13, 2026 417 1132 Unit 417 Gallery
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Unit 417 Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
Unique Features
- Elevator Access
- Smart Home Technology
Unit 417 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $2,113
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $2,113 - $2,293
Apartment Model: B3.6 2x2 1132 SFFrom $2,1132 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1132 sq ftAvailable August 13, 2026![]()
B3.6 2x2 1132 SF - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 417Apartment Model: B3.6 2x2 1132 SF$2,1132 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1132 sq ftAvailable August 13, 2026![]()
Unit: 417 - Floorplan
Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
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Property Information
- 352 Units
- 5 Stories
- Built in 2022
Lease Terms
- 3 - 12 mo
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
Required Fees
One-Time Basics
- Due at Application
- Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$85.00
- Due at Move-In
- Administrative FeeiCharged per unit.$250.00
Other Fees and Policies
Pet Fees
- Cat
- Pet DepositiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$400.00
- One-Time Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$400.00
- Monthly Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$20.00/mo
- Dog
- Pet DepositiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$400.00
- One-Time Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$400.00
- Monthly Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$20.00/mo
75 lbs. Weight Limit
Restrictions:
Pet-friendly community. No breed or weight restrictions.
Comments:
Max of 2. One time pet fee $400 for 1st pet.
Parking Info and Fees
- Street
- Garage ParkingiOne parking space included per lease holder; please contact the leasing office for details around additional parking
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
On-Site Services
- Maintenance On Site
- Package Service
- Pet Washing Station
- Property Manager On Site
- Car Charging Station
Community Features
- Lounge
- Business Center
- Elevator
Outdoor Features
- Grill
- Sundeck
- Courtyard
- Roof Terrace
- Cabana
- Controlled Access
- Patio
- Deck
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
- Kitchen
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Quartz Countertops
Living Area Features
- High Ceilings
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525 E 21st St, Charlotte, NC 28206
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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 $1,423 to $2,373
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
Lifestyle Ratings
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1.5 Year Resident
December 5, 2025 - Review from Apartments.comFire 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, 2025We 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.
this place is comical
May 8, 2024 - Review from Apartments.com* 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.
Fix the fire alarms to improve rating.
May 7, 2024 - Review from Apartments.comToday 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.Read More
Do not stay here
May 7, 2024 - Review from Apartments.comDO 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 lowRead More
MAA ruins apartments
May 7, 2024 - Review from Apartments.comEver 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.
DO NOT MOVE HERE
May 7, 2024 - Review from Apartments.comI 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.Read More
I would not recommend this to anyone..
April 25, 2024 - Review from Apartments.comI 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.
8 month review
March 8, 2024 - Review from Apartments.comI’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.Read More
Amazing peaceful fun
July 29, 2023 - Review from Apartments.comLove living here is amazing and peaceful so much fun with all the events and amazing people!
Alta Filament
July 29, 2023 - Review from Apartments.comAs 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.
Such a joy!
May 18, 2023 - Review from Apartments.comAlta 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.
THE BEST APARTMENT
March 9, 2023 - Review from Apartments.comThis is an amazing building ! From staff to amenities everything is new up to date and all! I absolutely love living at Alta Filament !
Nearby Schools
Eastway Middle
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District
1501 Norland Road
Public School - Grades 6-8 (820 Students)
In Attendance Zone6 minute drive / 3.0 miles away
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Points of Interest
Time and distance from MAA Optimist Park.
Arts Museums and Landmarks
Big Box and Retail
Lowe's
217 Iverson Way
7 minute drive / 3.31 miles away
Aldi
2526 Freedom Dr
7 minute drive / 3.41 miles away
Walmart
3850 E Independence Ave
7 minute drive / 3.73 miles away
Colleges and Universities
Central Piedmont Community College - Central Campus
1201 Elizabeth Avenue
4 minute drive / 1.65 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
Military Bases
North Carolina Air National Guard
13 minute drive / 6.45 miles away
Parks and Recreation
MAA Optimist Park has 5 parks within 6.3 miles, including Rosedale, Grayson Skatepark, Nightmare on Independence, Charlotte Nature Museum, and Reedy Creek.
Restaurants and Dining
Shopping Centers
MAA Optimist Park has 5 shopping centers within 0.7 miles.
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Studio Apartments | $1,418 | $869 | $5,476 |
| Charlotte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,666 | $650 | $6,052 |
| Charlotte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,113 | $599 | $10,000+ |
| Charlotte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,572 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Charlotte 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,654 | $499 | $10,000+ |
| Charlotte 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $749 | $9,197 |
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