Cheap Homes for Rent in Optimist Park Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $500 (78 Rentals)

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property at 1314 N McDowell St

$1,025

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$1,025
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1314 N McDowell St

CharlotteNC28205
property at 715 N Church St

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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715 N Church St, Unit 607

715 N Church St
CharlotteNC28202

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property at 1935 Irma St

$1,295

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$1,295
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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1935 Irma St

CharlotteNC28216
property at 515 N Church St

$1,345

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$1,345
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$1,345

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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515 N Church St, Unit 303

515 N Church St
CharlotteNC28202

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property at 3104 Creighton Dr

$1,349

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$1,349
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$1,349

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3104 Creighton Dr

CharlotteNC28205
property at 3031 Attaberry Dr

$1,350

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$1,350
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$1,350

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3031 Attaberry Dr

CharlotteNC28205
property at 505 E 6th St

$1,395 - $2,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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505 E 6th St

CharlotteNC28202
property at 836 Rodey Ave

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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836 Rodey Ave, Unit 2

836 Rodey Ave
CharlotteNC28206

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property at 229 N Poplar St

$1,450

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$1,450
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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229 N Poplar St, Unit 29

229 N Poplar St
CharlotteNC28202
property at 212 W 10th St

$1,475

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$1,475
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$1,475

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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212 W 10th St, Unit 4

212 W 10th St
CharlotteNC28202

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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 $825. 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$825
Cedar Greene ApartmentsClassic Garden1BR,1BA$899
Ashby Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhomes1BR,1BA$999
Link Apartments® NoDa 36thS1Studio,1BA$1,043
Summit on CentralPilot-RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,050
Aurora01PZStudio,1BA$1,060
Vista CommonsEnclave1BR,1BA$1,075
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
Amaze at NoDaAmplifyStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Optimist Park, NC

As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Optimist Park area is the $1.28 price per square foot The North Davidson Model at Crossings at NoDa in the in the Tryon Hills neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Optimist Park apartment is the Traditional 2x2 989-1609 SF Model at MAA Gateway starting at $1,485 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Biddleville 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.
Crossings at NoDaThe North Davidson3BR,3.5BA$1.28
MAA GatewayTraditional 2x2 989-1609 SF2BR,2BA$1.05
The KensingtonD14BR,2BA$1.41
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
Flatiron West TradeSpruceStudio ,1BA$1.42
Cedar Greene ApartmentsCedar Greene1BR,1BA$1.27
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1.53
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.41

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Optimist Park, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #9

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Optimist Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Optimist Park?

There are currently 358 Apartments for Rent in Optimist Park, NC with pricing that ranges from $650 to $20,549. There are also 264 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Optimist Park ranging from $525 to $10,000.

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 $525 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,501.

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 $1,337 to $16,572, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,775 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,884.

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