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2126 E 7th St

CharlotteNC28204

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property at 406 W 9th St

406 W 9th St

CharlotteNC28202

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Optimist Park, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Optimist Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Optimist Park area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Cedar Greene Apartments priced from $899. Vista Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,059. Here are the most affordable Optimist Park apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedar Greene ApartmentsClassic Garden1BR,1BA$899
Vista CommonsEnclave1BR,1BA$1,059
JoineryS3Studio,1BA$1,068
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095
Sage Pointe Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden Standard - Call For Avail.1BR,1BA$1,100
The Edge at Noda Apartments and TownhomesClassic 1x1 Garden - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,150
Uptown GardensA11BR,1BA$1,170
MAA UptownStudio 0x1 509-566 SFStudio,1BA$1,185
Ashby Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhome1BR,1BA$1,199
Link Apartments® NoDa 36thS1Studio,1BA$1,205

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Optimist Park, NC

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Optimist Park area is the $1.50 price per square foot C2 Model at Anker Haus in the in the Commonwealth neighborhood starting from $3,199. The second greatest value Optimist Park apartment is the The Plaza Model at Crossing at NODA starting at $2,195 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Tryon Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Optimist Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Anker HausC23BR,2.5BA$1.50
Crossing at NODAThe Plaza3BR,3.5BA$1.23
The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.44
Millhouse2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.61
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.10
Ashby Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.41
Uptown GardensA21BR,1BA$1.53
Cedar Greene ApartmentsCedar Greene1BR,1BA$1.36
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1.66
Vista CommonsEnclave1BR,1BA$1.58

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Optimist Park, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #14

Among neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Charlotte. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Optimist Park Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

53 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Joinery listed at $1,068.

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 $1,175 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 Ashby Gardens and starts from $1,599.

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