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Highlights
- Vaulted ceilings
- Oversized one bedroom
- Newer appliances
- Large studio
Location
1220 N Caldwell St, Charlotte, NC 28206, USA|Optimist Park
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Property Overview
Vaulted ceilings, newer appliances, and an oversized one-bedroom plus large studio add to the appeal, while 34 photos provide a strong visual preview. The location also stands out for nearby transit, walkable surroundings, and a lively mix of restaurants and age groups, with value per square foot ranking in the 80th percentile locally. Nearby top-rated middle and high schools are also within roughly 0.8 miles.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
More space- High school nearby
- Middle school nearby
Great for
Social life
Amenities for 1220 N Caldwell St, Optimist Park
Features
| Carpet | Central Air |
| High Ceilings | Three Floors |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Community
| Laundry Room |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Outdoor Space |
Other
| Architecture Style: Modern | Five Rooms |
| Heat Pump Heating |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
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One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
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About 1220 N Caldwell St
Property Status: Active Oversized one bedroom penthouse condo very near Parkwood light rail station. Just minutes to Uptown or NODA. Close to restaurants, nightlife, art, shopping. Large studio one bedroom with lots and lots of natural light & vaulted ceilings - Windows on 3 sides! Newer appliances + 2 parking spaces. Office Phone: (704) 578-7600 Copyright © 2026 Canopy MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1220 N Caldwell St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 343 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.8 miles away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.8 miles away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
Considerations
- Distance from transit
- More than 3.0 miles from public transportation
- Distance from grocery stores
- The nearest grocery store is 4.2 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Optimist Park |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 28206 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Optimist Park
1-bedroom apartments at 1220 N Caldwell St cost about 9% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Charlotte.
Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Optimist Park
Charlotte
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,475 |
| December 2024 | $1,448 |
| January 2025 | $1,439 |
| February 2025 | $1,424 |
| March 2025 | $1,439 |
| April 2025 | $1,465 |
| May 2025 | $1,467 |
| June 2025 | $1,478 |
| July 2025 | $1,462 |
| August 2025 | $1,469 |
| September 2025 | $1,459 |
| October 2025 | $1,420 |
| November 2025 | $1,386 |
| December 2025 | $1,390 |
| January 2026 | $1,395 |
| February 2026 | $1,392 |
| March 2026 | $1,380 |
| April 2026 | $1,416 |
| May 2026 | $1,445 |
| June 2026 | $1,464 |
| July 2026 | $1,447 |
| August 2026 | $1,429 |
| September 2026 | $1,410 |
| October 2026 | $1,397 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,575 |
| December 2024 | $1,525 |
| January 2025 | $1,559 |
| February 2025 | $1,607 |
| March 2025 | $1,678 |
| April 2025 | $1,746 |
| May 2025 | $1,677 |
| June 2025 | $1,566 |
| July 2025 | $1,553 |
| August 2025 | $1,572 |
| September 2025 | $1,642 |
| October 2025 | $1,534 |
| November 2025 | $1,523 |
| December 2025 | $1,502 |
| January 2026 | $1,478 |
| February 2026 | $1,509 |
| March 2026 | $1,705 |
| April 2026 | $1,591 |
| May 2026 | $1,531 |
| June 2026 | $1,584 |
| July 2026 | $1,606 |
| August 2026 | $1,519 |
| September 2026 | $1,523 |
| October 2026 | $1,623 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 1220 N Caldwell St
Villa Heights Elementary
800 everett pl
charlotte, NC, 28205
K-5Public
B
Walter G. Byers Elementary School
1415 hamilton st
charlotte, NC, 28206
PK, K-8Public
C
Metro School
405 s davidson st
charlotte, NC, 28202
PK, K-12Public
Charlotte East Language Academy
6108 wilora lake rd
charlotte, NC, 28212
K-8Public
C
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy
5833 millhaven ln
charlotte, NC, 28269
K-12Public
C+
Neighborhood
Optimist Park | Charlotte, NC
Getting around Charlotte near 1220 N Caldwell St
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 1220 N Caldwell St, Charlotte
Groceries
8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
8/10
Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
9/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
Explore the area around 1220 N Caldwell St
McEada Corner Market
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La Costenita
2401 N Tryon St
Avenue Market
210 N Church St
Harris Teeter
325 W 6th St
Acme.co
123 Main Street
Indestructible LLC
525 N Tryon St
The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
1011 Central Ave
Goodwill
700 Central Ave
French Abercrombie & Belk LLC
225 N Caldwell St
Doncastercharlotte
512 1/2 N Pine St
Under Current Coffee
1115 N Brevard St
Tka Coffee LLC
616 N Tryon St
Starbucks
1901 N Tryon St
Hip Hop Smoothies
224 E 7th St
Haraz Coffee House
1204 Central Ave
Rosie's Coffee & Wine Garden
940 N Davidson St
Abari Game Bar
1015 Seigle Ave
Bloom & Bottle
1035 Harrill St
Starlight on 22nd
422 E 22nd St
The Royal Tot
933 Louise Ave
Burney's Sweets & More
1200 N Davidson St
Suarez Bakery & Barra
1115 N Brevard St
Two Scoops Creamery Plaza Midwood
913 Central Ave
Viva Raw
224 E 7th St 7th Street Public Market
Center City Green Market
224 E 7th St
Sixteenth Street Park
Little Sugar Creek Greenway
McGill Rose Garden
Alexander Street Park
Playground
Bird Pizzeria
510 E 15th St
Pelican's SnoBalls
1200 N Davidson St
Velvet Taco
1115 N Brevard St
mezeh Mediterranean Grill
340 E 16th St
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