Cheap Homes for Rent in the Optimist Park Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $500 (51 Rentals)

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property at 1418 Park Dr

$1,080

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1418 Park Dr

CharlotteNC28204
property at 1900 Lasalle St

$1,195

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$1,195
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$1,195

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1900 Lasalle St

CharlotteNC28216
property at 1121 Myrtle Ave

$1,199 - $1,975

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1121 Myrtle Ave

CharlotteNC28203

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property at 525 E 6th St

$1,225

1 Bedroom Rentals

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525 E 6th St

CharlotteNC28202
property at 3104 Creighton Dr

$1,249

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$1,249
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$1,249

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3104 Creighton Dr

CharlotteNC28205

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property at 1424 Kennon St

$1,350

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$1,350
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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1424 Kennon St

CharlotteNC28205
property at 629 Colorado Ave

$1,350

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$1,350
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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629 Colorado Ave

CharlotteNC28206
property at 1025 McArthur Ave

$1,350

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$1,350
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1025 McArthur Ave, Unit 2

1025 McArthur Ave
CharlotteNC28206

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property at 2227 E 8th St

$1,500

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$1,500
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2227 E 8th St

CharlotteNC28204
property at 525 N Graham St

$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

525 N Graham St, Unit 1F

525 N Graham 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 1 Bed unit found at Cedar Greene Apartments priced from $899. Elevate Tryon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $989. Here are the most affordable Optimist Park apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedar Greene ApartmentsClassic Garden1BR,1BA$899
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$989
Ashby Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhomes1BR,1BA$999
Vista CommonsEnclave1BR,1BA$999
Aurora01PZStudio,1BA$1,005
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
Link Apartments® NoDa 36thS1-AStudio,1BA$1,101
Amaze at NoDaAmplifyStudio,1BA$1,109
300 Optimist ParkStudio - 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,115

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Optimist Park, NC

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Optimist Park area is the $1.43 price per square foot Fig Model at Mint and Mill Townhomes in the in the Tryon Hills neighborhood starting from $2,564. The second greatest value Optimist Park apartment is the 22f Model at MAA Enclave starting at $1,833 with a $1.46 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.
Mint and Mill TownhomesFig3BR,3.5BA$1.43
MAA Enclave22f2BR,2BA$1.46
The Alexander Apartment HomesThe Wingate3BR,2BA$1.22
Flatiron West TradeCypress2BR,2BA$1.41
Crest Gateway2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.45
1501 Catherine Simmons Ave, Unit Number 11501 Catherine Simmons Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
Ashby Gardens2 bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.19
The Stevenson Apartments at Brightwalk2/22BR,2BA$1.18
Cedar Greene ApartmentsCedar Greene2BR,2BA$1.24
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.41

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Optimist Park, Charlotte, NC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Optimist Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Optimist Park?

There are currently 346 Apartments for Rent in Optimist Park, NC with pricing that ranges from $625 to $15,791. There are also 266 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Optimist Park ranging from $525 to $14,000.

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 $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,577.

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 $15,791, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $14,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,775 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,182.

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