Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Optimist Park Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (172 Rentals)

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property at 508 N Tryon St

$895 - $1,399

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508 N Tryon St

CharlotteNC28202

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Pine25 North End
$1,172 - $4,309
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$1,172 - $4,309
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Pine25 North End

340 W 25th StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Trailside NoDa
$1,180 - $3,772
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$1,180 - $3,772
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Trailside NoDa

1030 Stitch Bend WayCharlotte, NC 28206
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property at 1900 Lasalle St

$1,075 - $1,195

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1900 Lasalle St

CharlotteNC28216
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J Optimist Park
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$1,196 - $2,215
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J Optimist Park

1130 N College StCharlotte, NC 28206
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415 Flats
$1,199 - $1,395
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$1,199 - $1,395
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415 Flats

415 W 10th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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The Henry
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$1,244 - $6,778
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$1,244 - $6,778
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The Henry

404 W 26th StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Alton Optimist Park
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$1,246 - $5,074
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$1,246 - $5,074
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Alton Optimist Park

1009 N Caldwell StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Cavella Apartments
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$1,298 - $3,459
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Cavella Apartments

2222 N Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Exchange NoDa
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$1,333 - $1,929
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$1,333 - $1,929
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Exchange NoDa

4325 Raleigh StCharlotte, NC 28213
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property at 1025 McArthur Ave

$1,350

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1025 McArthur Ave, Unit 2

1025 McArthur Ave
CharlotteNC28206
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The Carson
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$1,352 - $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 1 Bed unit found at Cedar Greene Apartments priced from $899. Aurora has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Optimist Park apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedar Greene ApartmentsClassic Garden1BR,1BA$899
Aurora01PStudio,1BA$935
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$989
Ashby Gardens2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo2BR,2BA$999
Vista CommonsEnclave1BR,1BA$999
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 324-410 SFStudio,1BA$1,015
Sage Pointe Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden Standard - Call For Avail.1BR,1BA$1,075
Link Apartments® NoDa 36thS1-AStudio,1BA$1,095
The Edge at Noda Apartments and TownhomesClassic 1x1 Garden - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,100
300 Optimist ParkStudio - 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,115

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Optimist Park, NC

As of August 13, 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 $2,489. The second greatest value Optimist Park apartment is the End Unit Model at Crossings at Noda starting at $2,599 with a $1.46 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 NodaEnd Unit3BR,3.5BA$1.46
MAA Enclave22f2BR,2BA$1.27
Flatiron West TradeCypress2BR,2BA$1.42
The Stevenson Apartments at Brightwalk2/22BR,2BA$1.18
Ashby Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhomes1BR,1BA$1.05
3031 Attaberry Dr3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.47
Cedar Greene ApartmentsCedar Greene1BR,1BA$1.27
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.41
Vista CommonsEnclave1BR,1BA$1.49

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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 $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 $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 $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 3031 Attaberry Dr and starts from $1,250.

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