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

Studio–2 Bedrooms
$1,258-$2,433Pricing
558–1,333Square 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
Club House Location
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

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Property Contact Info

Call Us: (980) 446-2768

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

MAA Optimist Park offers Studio to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,258 and having 558–1,333 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

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S1.2 0x1 558 SF
From $1,258
Studio, 1 Bath, 558 sq ft
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$1,273 Available Now 248 558 View Details Below
$1,258 May 6, 2026 294 558 View Details Below
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$1,258 - $1,538
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$1,258 - $1,273
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$1,273
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$1,258 - $1,538
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$1,258 - $1,538
Apartment Model: S1.2 0x1 558 SFFrom $1,258Studio, 1 Bath, 558 sq ftAvailable Now
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Apartment Unit: 248Apartment Model: S1.2 0x1 558 SF$1,273Studio, 1 Bath, 558 sq ftAvailable Now
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Apartment Unit: 294Apartment Model: S1.2 0x1 558 SF$1,258Studio, 1 Bath, 558 sq ftAvailable May 6, 2026
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Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Floorplan	View Details
$1,273	Available Now	248	558			View Details Below
$1,258	May 6, 2026	294	558			View Details Below

A4.2 1x1 693 SF

From $1,518

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 693 sq ft

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Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Floorplan
$1,518	Available Now	273	693

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Unit Price

$1,518

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$1,518 - $1,958

A3.1 1x1 642 SF

From $1,368

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 642 sq ft

Available Mar 29

Cheapest 1 BedroomThis is the cheapest 1 Bedroom at this Property

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Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	View Details
$1,443	March 29, 2026	259	642	View Details Below
$1,368	April 12, 2026	364	642	View Details Below
$1,413	May 6, 2026	286	642	View Details Below

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Model Price Range

$1,368 - $1,883

Current Available Pricing

$1,368 - $1,443

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Unit Price

$1,443

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$1,368 - $1,883

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$1,368

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$1,368 - $1,883

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Unit 286 Rent and Fees

Unit Price

$1,413

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$1,368 - $1,883

TH11 1x1.5 803 SF

From $1,848

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 803 sq ft

Available Apr 13

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Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Floorplan
$1,848	April 13, 2026	124	803

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$1,848

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$1,848 - $1,893

A4.1 1x1 693 SF

From $1,423

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 693 sq ft

Available May 16

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Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Floorplan	View Details
$1,423	May 16, 2026	375	693			View Details Below
$1,483	May 25, 2026	574	693			View Details Below

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$1,423 - $1,493

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$1,423 - $1,483

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Unit 375 Rent and Fees

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$1,423

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$1,423 - $1,493

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$1,483

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$1,423 - $1,493

A5.1 1x1 744 SF

From $1,438

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 744 sq ft

Available May 20

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$1,438	May 20, 2026	371	744	View Details Below
$1,578	May 24, 2026	558	744	View Details Below
$1,508	May 25, 2026	271	744	View Details Below

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$1,438 - $1,588

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$1,438 - $1,578

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$1,438

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$1,438 - $1,588

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$1,578

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$1,438 - $1,588

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Unit Price

$1,508

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$1,438 - $1,588

TH13 1x1.5 857 SF

From $1,933

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 857 sq ft

Available May 20

Largest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this Property

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Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Floorplan
$1,933	May 20, 2026	106	857

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Unit Price

$1,933

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$1,933 - $1,943

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B1.1 2x2 1053 SF
From $2,053
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1053 sq ft
Available Now
Cheapest 2 BedroomThis is the cheapest 2 Bedroom at this Property
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$2,053 Available Now 438 1053
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Unit 438 Rent and Fees
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$2,053
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$2,053 - $2,178
Apartment Model: B1.1 2x2 1053 SFFrom $2,0532 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1053 sq ftAvailable Now
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Apartment Unit: 438Apartment Model: B1.1 2x2 1053 SF$2,0532 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1053 sq ftAvailable Now
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Unit: 438 - Floorplan 1
B4.1 2x2 1139 SF
From $2,123
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1139 sq ft
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Property Map Floorplan View Details
$2,143 Available Now 563 1139 View Details Below
$2,123 April 13, 2026 263 1139 View Details Below
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$2,123 - $2,268
Current Available Pricing
$2,123 - $2,143
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$2,143
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$2,123 - $2,268
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Courtyard View
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Unit 263 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
$2,123
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Model Price Range
$2,123 - $2,268
Apartment Model: B4.1 2x2 1139 SFFrom $2,1232 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1139 sq ftAvailable Now
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Apartment Unit: 563Apartment Model: B4.1 2x2 1139 SF$2,1432 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1139 sq ftAvailable Now
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Unit: 563 - Floorplan 1
Apartment Unit: 263Apartment Model: B4.1 2x2 1139 SF$2,1232 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1139 sq ftAvailable April 13, 2026
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Unit: 263 - Floorplan 1
TH21 2x2.5 1037 SF
From $2,213
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1037 sq ft
Available Now
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$2,213 Available Now 110 1037
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Unit 110 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
$2,213
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Model Price Range
$2,213 - $2,338
Apartment Model: TH21 2x2.5 1037 SFFrom $2,2132 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1037 sq ftAvailable Now
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Apartment Unit: 110Apartment Model: TH21 2x2.5 1037 SF$2,2132 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1037 sq ftAvailable Now
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Unit: 110 - Floorplan 1
B2.1 2x2 1065 SF
From $2,073
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1065 sq ft
Available Mar 23
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$2,073 March 23, 2026 410 1065
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Unit 410 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
$2,073
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$2,073 - $2,198
Apartment Model: B2.1 2x2 1065 SFFrom $2,0732 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1065 sq ftAvailable March 23, 2026
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Apartment Unit: 410Apartment Model: B2.1 2x2 1065 SF$2,0732 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1065 sq ftAvailable March 23, 2026
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Unit: 410 - Floorplan 1
B3.6 2x2 1132 SF
From $2,098
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1132 sq ft
Available Mar 30
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$2,098 March 30, 2026 408 1132
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Unit 408 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
$2,098
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$2,098 - $2,238
Apartment Model: B3.6 2x2 1132 SFFrom $2,0982 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1132 sq ftAvailable March 30, 2026
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Apartment Unit: 408Apartment Model: B3.6 2x2 1132 SF$2,0982 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1132 sq ftAvailable March 30, 2026
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Unit: 408 - Floorplan 1
B3.3 2x2 1081 SF
From $2,058
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1081 sq ft
Available Apr 26
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$2,058 April 26, 2026 446 1081 View Details Below
$2,058 June 5, 2026 403 1081 View Details Below
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Model Price Range
$2,058 - $2,198
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$2,058
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$2,058
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$2,058 - $2,198
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$2,058
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$2,058 - $2,198
Apartment Model: B3.3 2x2 1081 SFFrom $2,0582 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1081 sq ftAvailable April 26, 2026
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Apartment Unit: 446Apartment Model: B3.3 2x2 1081 SF$2,0582 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1081 sq ftAvailable April 26, 2026
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Unit: 446 - Floorplan 1
Apartment Unit: 403Apartment Model: B3.3 2x2 1081 SF$2,0582 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1081 sq ftAvailable June 5, 2026
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Unit: 403 - Floorplan 1
TH23 2x2.5 1027 SF
From $2,243
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1027 sq ft
Available May 19
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$2,243 May 19, 2026 108 1027
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Unit 108 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
$2,243
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$2,243 - $2,298
Apartment Model: TH23 2x2.5 1027 SFFrom $2,2432 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1027 sq ftAvailable May 19, 2026
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Apartment Unit: 108Apartment Model: TH23 2x2.5 1027 SF$2,2432 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1027 sq ftAvailable May 19, 2026
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Unit: 108 - Floorplan 1
B6.1 2x2 1333 SF
From $2,393
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1333 sq ft
Available Jun 8
Largest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this Property
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$2,393 June 8, 2026 250 1333
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$2,393
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$2,393 - $2,433
Apartment Model: B6.1 2x2 1333 SFFrom $2,3932 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1333 sq ftAvailable June 8, 2026
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Apartment Unit: 250Apartment Model: B6.1 2x2 1333 SF$2,3932 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1333 sq ftAvailable June 8, 2026
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Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Floorplan
$2,053	Available Now	438	1053

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Floorplan	View Details
$2,143	Available Now	563	1139			View Details Below
$2,123	April 13, 2026	263	1139			View Details Below

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Floorplan
$2,213	Available Now	110	1037

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Floorplan
$2,073	March 23, 2026	410	1065

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Floorplan
$2,098	March 30, 2026	408	1132

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Floorplan	View Details
$2,058	April 26, 2026	446	1081			View Details Below
$2,058	June 5, 2026	403	1081			View Details Below

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Floorplan
$2,243	May 19, 2026	108	1027

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Floorplan
$2,393	June 8, 2026	250	1333

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
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Lease Terms

3 - 12 mo

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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. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

Required Fees

One-Time Basics

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

Other Fees and Policies

Personal Add-Ons

One-Time Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged per unit.$400

Pet Fees

Pet DepositiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$400
Monthly Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$20/mo
Pet DepositiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$400
Monthly Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$20/mo

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

Unique Amenities

4th floor
5th Floor
A5.1 1x1 744 Sf-Fp
Additional Storage
B3.6 2x2 1132 Sf-Fp
City view
Club House Location
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

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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Hours and Contact Info

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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?

Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments at MAA Optimist Park currently range from $1,258 to $2,393

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

Affordability Good Value3.6
The MAA Optimist Park Apartments are 20.87% cheaper than the average apartment in the Optimist Park area, and 10.87% 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 %
Studio $1,258 $1,530 -$272 -17.8%
1 Bedroom $1,368 $1,834 -$466 -25.4%
2 Bedroom $2,053 $2,546 -$493 -19.4%
Rent Comparison to the city of Charlotte
Floorplan Lowest Price Here City Average Rent Cost Difference %
Studio $1,258 $1,430 -$172 -12.0%
1 Bedroom $1,368 $1,667 -$299 -17.9%
2 Bedroom $2,053 $2,111 -$58 -2.7%
Methodology: On 03/18/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 659 other apartment communities in the immediate area around MAA Optimist Park (Optimist Park), and 2735 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.
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Floorplan	Lowest Price Here	Neighborhood Avg Rent	Nbhd Avg Rent	Cost Difference	%
Studio	$1,258	$1,530	-$272	-17.8%
1 Bedroom	$1,368	$1,834	-$466	-25.4%
2 Bedroom	$2,053	$2,546	-$493	-19.4%

Floorplan	Lowest Price Here	City Average Rent	Cost Difference	%
Studio	$1,258	$1,430	-$172	-12.0%
1 Bedroom	$1,368	$1,667	-$299	-17.9%
2 Bedroom	$2,053	$2,111	-$58	-2.7%

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4.5

13 Renters Reviews

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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 School District

1501 Norland Road

Public School - Grades 6-8 (0 Students)

In Attendance Zone6 minute drive / 3.0 miles away

Garinger High

Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District

1100 Eastway Drive

Public School - Grades 9-12 (0 Students)

In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 2.1 miles away

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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	$1,430	$498	$2,633
Charlotte 1 Bedroom Apartments	$1,667	$615	$6,103
Charlotte 2 Bedroom Apartments	$2,111	$624	$10,000+
Charlotte 3 Bedroom Apartments	$2,620	$870	$10,000+
Charlotte 4 Bedroom Apartments	$2,943	$540	$10,000+
Charlotte 5 Bedroom Apartments	$2,058	$865	$10,000+

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