
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Optimist Park Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $650 (83 Rentals)


2217 Custer St, Unit 1

Cedar Greene Apartments

Vista Commons

Ashby Gardens

Room in Townhome on Statesville Ave

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1418 Park Dr

The Edge at Noda Apartments and Townhomes
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Flatiron West Trade

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Pine25 North End

Link Apartments® NoDa 36th

Highland Mill Lofts

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J Optimist Park

Marvel at Plaza Midwood

NuVo 27

Union Noda

Room in Townhome on Steel Yard Ct
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300 Optimist Park

One Noda Park

Summit on Central

Amaze at NoDa

Contour at NoDa

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Exchange at Sugar Creek

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The Henry

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Alton Optimist Park

Uptown Gardens

Varick on 7th
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Midwood Station

Triton Uptown

1609 N Davidson St

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Cavella

MAA Gateway

The Collective NoDa

The Cosmo at NoDa

Centro NoDa

MAA Optimist Park

Gateway West
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The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill

The Langston

One305 Central

Kaleido NoDa

1028 Stitch Bnd Wy

404 W 26th St, Unit 6206

Autumn Place

Anita Stroud Senior Complex

Gaston at North End

1201 Elizabeth Ave
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Optimist Park, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Optimist Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optimist Park Studio Apartments | $1,537 | $1,015 | $5,476 |
Optimist Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,821 | $650 | $5,662 |
| Optimist Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,536 | $1,095 | $10,000+ |
| Optimist Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,826 | $1,337 | $10,000+ |
| Optimist Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,747 | $1,751 | $9,391 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOptimist Park, Charlotte, NC
Ranked #10
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Optimist Park, Charlotte, NC
First Ward Arts Elementary
Piedmont Open Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Optimist Park Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Optimist Park?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Optimist Park is at Cedar Greene Apartments listed at $899.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Optimist Park Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Optimist Park Apartment is $899 at Cedar Greene Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Optimist Park Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Optimist Park is starting from $899 at Cedar Greene Apartments.
What is the most affordable Optimist Park Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Optimist Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cedar Greene Apartments and starts from $899.
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