
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Optimist Park Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (95 Rentals)
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2220 Custer St

Vista Commons

1620 Lasalle St

Link Apartments® NoDa 36th

Pine25 North End

Sage Pointe Apartments and Townhomes

Summit on Central

The Edge at Noda Apartments and Townhomes
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Gateway West

One305 Central

MAA Gateway

MAA Uptown

The Alexander Apartment Homes

Trailside NoDa

Uptown Gardens

1412 Park Dr

Ashby Gardens
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The Collective NoDa

J Optimist Park

Marvel at Plaza Midwood

Edgeline Flats on Davidson

Kaleido NoDa

Alton Optimist Park

MAA South Line

The Henry

1617 Fulton Ave

Dunloe Charlotte
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MAA 1225

Midwood Station

Amaze at NoDa

Centro NoDa

Varick on 7th

One Noda Park

Uptown 550

Loft One35

The Village at Commonwealth
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MAA Optimist Park

The Cosmo at NoDa

The Ellis

500 West Trade

Overton Row

Union Noda

Bell Uptown Charlotte

Vyne on Central

The Francis
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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 | $1,499 | $932 | $3,344 |
| Optimist Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,823 | $899 | $5,951 |
| Optimist Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,521 | $950 | $9,153 |
| Optimist Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,521 | $1,342 | $10,000+ |
| Optimist Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,544 | $2,199 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 95 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Optimist Park Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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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 $999. Here are the most affordable Optimist Park apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Greene Apartments | Classic Garden | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Vista Commons | Enclave | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Kinship | CL1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,034 |
| Joinery | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,048 |
| Link Apartments® NoDa 36th | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,068 |
| Sage Pointe Apartments and Townhomes | One Bedroom Garden Standard - Call For Avail. | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Pine25 North End | S1 - Walk-in Closet | Studio,1BA | $1,077 |
| Summit on Central | Pilot | Studio,1BA | $1,077 |
| Elevate Tryon | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| The Ascher | S5-S | Studio,1BA | $1,097 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Optimist Park, NC
As of December 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Optimist Park area is the $1.28 price per square foot The North Davidson Model at Crossing at NODA in the in the Tryon Hills neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Optimist Park apartment is the Argyle Model at Sablewood starting at $2,399 with a $1.67 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossing at NODA | The North Davidson | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.28 |
| Sablewood | Argyle | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.67 |
| MAA Enclave | 22f | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Millhouse | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Ashby Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Uptown Gardens | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Cedar Greene Apartments | Cedar Greene | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Edgeline Flats on Davidson | Monorail | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Elevate Tryon | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Vista Commons | Enclave | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOptimist Park, Charlotte, NC
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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 Joinery listed at $1,048.
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 $1,099 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 MAA Enclave and starts from $1,843.
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