Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Optimist Park Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC (200 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in the Optimist Park area of Charlotte that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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The apartment community in the Optimist Park area of Charlotte, NC that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is The VUE Charlotte On 5th with prices starting from $1,674 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. Yards at NoDa scores the second highest with a 4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,587. Here are the most Pet Friendly Optimist Park apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
The VUE Charlotte On 5th4/4Fourth Ward$1,674
Yards at NoDa4/4NoDa$1,587
Hanover Dilworth4/4Dilworth$2,086
MAA Enclave3.8/4First Ward$1,883
MAA Gateway3.8/4Fourth Ward$1,090
MAA South Line3.8/4The South End$1,460
Circa Uptown3.8/4Third Ward$1,282
The Lexington Dilworth3.8/4Dilworth$1,598
Cadence Music Factory3.8/4Lockwood$1,095
Amaze at NoDa3.8/4Sugaw Creek$1,227

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Optimist Park

The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Optimist Park of Optimist Park is the A1 Model at Cadence Music Factory, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $1,095. The second cheapest Optimist Park Pet Friendly apartment is the Traditional 1x1 702-808 SF 1 Bed unit at MAA Gateway starting at $1,335. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Optimist Park apartments:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Cadence Music FactoryA1$1,095
MAA GatewayTraditional 1x1 702-808 SF$1,335
Amaze at NoDaBoost$1,427
MAA South LineStudio 0x1 507-720 SF$1,460
Circa UptownS2$1,475
Yards at NoDaDolce$1,587
The VUE Charlotte On 5thS1$1,674
MAA Enclave22E$1,883
The Lexington DilworthThe Hunter$1,922
Hanover DilworthC$2,086

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Optimist Park, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #13

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have children? Amongst all of the submarkets in Charlotte, this area has established a name for itself as one of our preferred submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly communities have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and great school districts for the kids to attend.

Outdoors Rating

Love parks and outdoor amenities? Optimist Park is providing fantastic access to nice outdoor spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Pet Friendly Rating

Have pets? This area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Optimist Park Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

53 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Optimist Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Optimist Park?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Optimist Park is at Summit on Central listed at $979.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Optimist Park Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Optimist Park is $2,442.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Optimist Park Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Optimist Park is a 3,218 square feet unit starting from $1,674 at The VUE Charlotte On 5th.

What is the average size for Optimist Park Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Optimist Park is currently at 648 sq ft.

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