Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Optimist Park Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (137 Rentals)

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$1,080

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1418 Park Dr

CharlotteNC28204

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Trailside NoDa
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$1,212 - $3,772
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Trailside NoDa

1030 Stitch Bend WayCharlotte, NC 28206
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J Optimist Park
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$1,230 - $2,250
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J Optimist Park

1130 N College StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Pine25 North End
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$1,242 - $3,151
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Pine25 North End

340 W 25th StCharlotte, NC 28206
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2443 Julia Ave, Unit B
$1,275
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2443 Julia Ave, Unit B

2443 Julia AveCharlotte, NC 28206
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The Henry
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$1,307 - $4,774
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The Henry

404 W 26th StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Alton Optimist Park
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$1,310 - $5,331
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Alton Optimist Park

1009 N Caldwell StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Cavella
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$1,347 - $4,019
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Cavella

2222 N Tryon 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 1 Bed unit found at Cedar Greene Apartments priced from $899. Elevate Tryon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $989. Here are the most affordable Optimist Park apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedar Greene ApartmentsClassic Garden1BR,1BA$899
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$989
Ashby Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhomes1BR,1BA$999
Vista CommonsEnclave1BR,1BA$999
Aurora01PZStudio,1BA$1,029
Sage Pointe Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden Standard - Call For Avail.1BR,1BA$1,075
The Edge at Noda Apartments and TownhomesClassic 1x1 Garden - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,100
300 Optimist ParkStudio - 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,115
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1,125
Link Apartments® NoDa 36thS1-AStudio,1BA$1,126

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Optimist Park, NC

As of June 28, 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 in the Tryon Hills neighborhood starting from $2,488. The second greatest value Optimist Park apartment is the The North Davidson Model at Crossings at NoDa starting at $2,295 with a $1.28 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.
Mint and Mill TownhomesFig3BR,3.5BA$1.38
Crossings at NoDaThe North Davidson3BR,3.5BA$1.28
The KensingtonC23BR,2BA$1.31
Flatiron West TradeCypress2BR,2BA$1.41
Crest Gateway2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.45
Ashby Gardens2 bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.19
The Stevenson Apartments at Brightwalk2/22BR,2BA$1.18
The Alexander Apartment HomesThe Belmont2BR,2BA$1.22
Cedar Greene ApartmentsCedar Greene1BR,1BA$1.30
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.41

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Optimist Park, Charlotte, NC

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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 $1,029.

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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