Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Optimist Park Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (109 Rentals)

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property at 2126 E 7th St

$995 - $1,090

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2126 E 7th St

CharlotteNC28204

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Alton Optimist Park
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$1,185 - $4,284
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$1,114 - $4,213
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$71
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$1,185 - $4,284
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Alton Optimist Park

1009 N Caldwell StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Gateway West
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$1,194 - $1,966
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$1,045 - $1,817
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$149
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$1,194 - $1,966
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Gateway West

902 W 4th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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J Optimist Park
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$1,246 - $2,317
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$1,206 - $2,277
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$40
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$1,246 - $2,317
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J Optimist Park

1130 N College StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Trailside NoDa
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$1,269 - $3,232
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$1,145 - $3,108
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$124
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$1,269 - $3,232
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Trailside NoDa

1030 Stitch Bend WayCharlotte, NC 28206
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Pine25 North End
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$1,290 - $3,864
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$1,244 - $3,818
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$46
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$1,290 - $3,864
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Pine25 North End

340 W 25th StCharlotte, NC 28206
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The Henry
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$1,292 - $3,465
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$1,173 - $3,346
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$119
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$1,292 - $3,465
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The Henry

404 W 26th StCharlotte, NC 28206
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The Ellis
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$1,297 - $5,437
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$1,278 - $5,418
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$19
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$1,297 - $5,437
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The Ellis

512 N College StCharlotte, NC 28202
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property at 4101 Raleigh St

$1,326 - $1,851

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4101 Raleigh St

CharlotteNC28206
property at 120 Matheson Ave

$1,324 - $1,806

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120 Matheson Ave

CharlotteNC28206

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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 Vista Commons priced from $999. Kinship 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista CommonsEnclave1BR,1BA$999
KinshipCL11BR,1BA$999
Cedar Greene ApartmentsCedar Greene1BR,1BA$1,020
Ashby Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Condominiums1BR,1BA$1,029
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 516-669 SFStudio,1BA$1,030
Sage Pointe Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden Standard - Call For Avail.1BR,1BA$1,075
Aurora01PZStudio,1BA$1,079
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095
Link Apartments® NoDa 36thS1Studio,1BA$1,097
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 February 12, 2026 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 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill starting at $1,525 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Elizabeth 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.
Crossing at NODAThe North Davidson3BR,3.5BA$1.28
The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
The Alexander Apartment HomesThe Wingate3BR,2BA$1.15
Crest Gateway2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.43
Summit on CentralPisgah2BR,1BA$1.20
The Stevenson Apartments at Brightwalk2/22BR,2BA$1.44
Cedar Greene ApartmentsCedar Greene1BR,1BA$1.36
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1.53
Vista CommonsEnclave1BR,1BA$1.49
Ashby Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Condominiums1BR,1BA$1.56

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Optimist Park, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #12

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 MAA Gateway listed at $965.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Optimist Park Apartment is $999 at Vista Commons.

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 $1,175 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 The Alexander Apartment Homes and starts from $1,342.

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