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property at 1444 Academy St

1444 Academy St

CharlotteNC28205

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CharlotteNC28202
property at 525 E 6th St

525 E 6th St

CharlotteNC28202

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515 N Church St

CharlotteNC28202
property at 715 N Church St

715 N Church St

CharlotteNC28202
property at 525 E 6th St

525 E 6th St

CharlotteNC28202
property at 1121 Myrtle Ave

1121 Myrtle Ave

CharlotteNC28203

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515 N Church 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 $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
Vista CommonsEnclave1BR,1BA$999
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 324-410 SFStudio,1BA$1,010
JoineryS3Studio,1BA$1,094
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$1,100
The AscherS2Studio,1BA$1,103
Pine25 North EndS1 - Walk-in ClosetStudio,1BA$1,122
30Six NoDaS1Studio,1BA$1,143

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Optimist Park, NC

As of September 15, 2025 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 32L Model at MAA Enclave starting at $2,213 with a $1.54 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
MAA Enclave32L3BR,2BA$1.54
Millhouse3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.66
The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.44
Crest Gateway2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.54
Ashby Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.41
Uptown GardensA11BR,1BA$1.61
Cedar Greene ApartmentsCedar Greene1BR,1BA$1.36
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1.66
Vista CommonsEnclave1BR,1BA$1.49

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Optimist Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Optimist Park?

There are currently 347 Apartments for Rent in Optimist Park, NC with pricing that ranges from $895 to $14,263. There are also 283 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Optimist Park ranging from $775 to $7,000.

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 $775 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,409.

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 $12,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,799 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,200.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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