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property at 112 Sylvania Ave

112 Sylvania Ave

CharlotteNC28206
property at 2740 Grimes St

2740 Grimes St

CharlotteNC28206

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property at 3137 Erskine Dr

3137 Erskine Dr

CharlotteNC28205

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property at 300 S Cedar St

300 S Cedar St

CharlotteNC28202

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property at 3497 Chagall Ct

3497 Chagall Ct

CharlotteNC28205
property at 505 E 6th St

505 E 6th St

CharlotteNC28202

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property at 2421 Pinckney Ave

2421 Pinckney Ave

CharlotteNC28205
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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 Studio unit found at Elevate Tryon priced from $895. Cedar Greene Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Optimist Park apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elevate Tryon0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Cedar Greene ApartmentsClassic Garden1BR,1BA$899
Summit on CentralPilotStudio,1BA$990
JoineryS3Studio,1BA$1,045
Sage Pointe Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden Standard - Call For Avail.1BR,1BA$1,100
The Edge at Noda Apartments and TownhomesClassic 1x1 Garden - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,150
Four One Five FlatsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,160
Trailside NoDaBluejayStudio,1BA$1,171
Link Apartments® NoDa 36thS1Studio,1BA$1,187

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Optimist Park, NC

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Optimist Park area is the $1.34 price per square foot The North Davidson Model at Crossing at NODA in the in the Tryon Hills neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Optimist Park apartment is the 32L Model at MAA Enclave starting at $2,148 with a $1.49 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$1.34
MAA Enclave32L3BR,2BA$1.49
The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.44
1260 Duncan Gardens Dr, Unit 12601260 Duncan Gardens Dr2BR,2BA$1.48
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonCable Car2BR,2BA$1.44
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.10
Vista CommonsSierra2BR,2BA$1.49
Ashby Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.41
Cedar Greene ApartmentsCedar Greene1BR,1BA$1.36
1708 Oaklawn Ave, Unit #41708 Oaklawn Ave2BR,1BA$1.56

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Frequently Asked Questions about Optimist Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Optimist Park?

There are currently 337 Apartments for Rent in Optimist Park, NC with pricing that ranges from $800 to $13,500. There are also 229 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Optimist Park ranging from $900 to $7,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Optimist Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Optimist Park ranges from $900 to $7,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,989.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Optimist Park?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Optimist Park range from $1,222 to $13,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,417.

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