Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Optimist Park Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $313 (169 Rentals)

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300 Optimist Park
$1,095 - $1,850

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300 Optimist Park

300 Parkwood AveCharlotte, NC 28206
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property at 1900 Lasalle St
$975 - $1,095
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1900 Lasalle St

CharlotteNC28216
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Pine25 North End
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$1,134 - $4,477

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Pine25 North End

340 W 25th StCharlotte, NC 28206
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415 Flats
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$1,195

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415 Flats

415 W 10th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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J Optimist Park
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$1,196 - $2,190

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J Optimist Park

1130 N College StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Trailside NoDa
$1,201 - $3,772

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Trailside NoDa

1030 Stitch Bend WayCharlotte, NC 28206
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Alton Optimist Park
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$1,211 - $4,648

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Alton Optimist Park

1009 N Caldwell StCharlotte, NC 28206
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$1,240
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1617 Fulton Ave

CharlotteNC28205

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$1,246 - $3,161
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1028 Stitch Bnd Wy

CharlotteNC28206
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The Henry
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$1,271 - $4,357

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The Henry

404 W 26th StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Cavella Apartments
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$1,311 - $3,316

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Cavella Apartments

2222 N Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Exchange NoDa
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$1,330 - $2,041

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Base Rent$1,330 - $2,041

Total Monthly Price$1,330 - $2,041
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Exchange NoDa

4325 Raleigh StCharlotte, NC 28213
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Trella Uptown
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$1,330 - $3,030

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Trella Uptown

426 N Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28202
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The Carson
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$1,336 - $3,329

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The Carson

135 W Morehead StCharlotte, NC 28202
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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 Aurora priced from $935. Cedar Greene Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Optimist Park apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aurora01PStudio, 1BA$935
Cedar Greene ApartmentsCedar Greene1BR, 1BA$975
Ashby Gardens2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo2BR, 2BA$999
Vista Commons1 Month Free in Plaza Midwood1BR, 1BA$999
Summit on CentralPilot-RenovatedStudio, 1BA$1,021
Sage Pointe Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden Standard - Call For Avail.1BR, 1BA$1,075
Link Apartments® NoDa 36thS1-AStudio, 1BA$1,075
300 Optimist ParkStudio - 1 BathStudio, 1BA$1,095
The Collective NoDaS2Studio, 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 September 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Optimist Park area is the $1.38 price per square foot Fig Model at Mint and Mill Townhomes in the Tryon Hills neighborhood starting from $2,489. The second greatest value Optimist Park apartment is the End Unit Model at Crossings at Noda in the Tryon Hills neighborhood starting at $2,599 with a $1.46 price per square foot. 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.
Mint and Mill TownhomesFig3BR, 3.5BA$1.38
Crossings at NodaEnd Unit3BR, 3.5BA$1.46
MAA Enclave32L3BR, 2BA$1.49
Flatiron West TradeCypress2BR, 2BA$1.32
Crest Gateway2 Bedroom2BR, 2BA$1.47
The Stevenson Apartments at Brightwalk2/22BR, 2BA$1.18
Ashby Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhomes1BR, 1BA$1.05
Cedar Greene ApartmentsCedar Greene1BR, 1BA$1.30
Dunloe CharlotteA4 - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.54
Vista Commons1 Month Free in Plaza Midwood1BR, 1BA$1.49

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Optimist Park, Charlotte, NC

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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 Aurora listed at $935.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Optimist Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Optimist Park Apartment is $975 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 $999 at Ashby Gardens.

What is the most affordable Optimist Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Optimist Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Aurora and starts from $1,644.

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