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1412 Park Dr

CharlotteNC28204

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Trailside NoDa
$1,194 - $3,727
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$1,194 - $3,727
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Trailside NoDa

1030 Stitch Bend WayCharlotte, NC 28206
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$1,280 - $2,230
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1130 N College StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Alton Optimist Park
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$1,291 - $4,641
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Alton Optimist Park

1009 N Caldwell StCharlotte, NC 28206
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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 Studio unit found at Elevate Tryon priced from $825. Cedar Greene Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Optimist Park apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elevate Tryon0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$825
Cedar Greene ApartmentsClassic Garden1BR,1BA$899
Aurora01PStudio,1BA$955
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 324-882 SFStudio,1BA$990
Sage Pointe Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden Standard - Call For Avail.1BR,1BA$1,075
Vista CommonsEnclave1BR,1BA$1,075
MAA UptownStudio 0x1 509-566 SFStudio,1BA$1,080
The AscherS5-SStudio,1BA$1,090
Ashby Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhomes1BR,1BA$1,099
The Edge at Noda Apartments and TownhomesClassic 1x1 Garden - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Optimist Park, NC

As of May 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Optimist Park area is the $1.28 price per square foot The North Davidson Model at Crossings at NoDa - Townhomes for Rent in Charlotte NC in the in the Tryon Hills neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Optimist Park apartment is the D1 Model at The Kensington starting at $1,820 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Biddleville 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.
Crossings at NoDa - Townhomes for Rent in Charlotte NCThe North Davidson3BR,3.5BA$1.28
The KensingtonD14BR,2BA$1.36
The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.24
Flatiron West TradeCypress2BR,2BA$1.46
Ashby Gardens2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo2BR,2BA$1.23
The Stevenson Apartments at Brightwalk2/22BR,2BA$1.18
The Alexander Apartment HomesThe Belmont2BR,2BA$1.22
Cedar Greene ApartmentsCedar Greene1BR,1BA$1.30
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1.53
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.41

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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 Elevate Tryon listed at $825.

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 $1,159 at The Alexander Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Optimist Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Optimist Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Alexander Apartment Homes and starts from $1,342.

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