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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Boutique luxury apartments
  • Well-equipped studio

Location

300 Parkwood Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina 28206, United States|Optimist Park
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300 Optimist Park

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(980) 446-8805

Property Overview

300 Optimist Park features boutique luxury apartments and well-equipped studios, complemented by a high Zumper expert rating of 8.8. The property excels in price, amenities, and location, each earning impressive scores, reflecting a competitive balance of value and quality. With transparency in its presentation and proximity to top-rated schools, this property stands out as a desirable option for those seeking a premium living experience.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, 300 Optimist Park is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 300 Optimist Park has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Studio (SPECIALS)Studio1 bath533 sqft$1,195 /mo2 units available**** SPECIALS****** TEMPORARY DISCOUNTED PRICE Well-equipped studio with separated bedroom area, with a balcony in every unit.

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Amenities for 300 Optimist Park

Apartment Amenities

Balcony

Appliances

DishwasherSS Dishwasher
SS MicrowaveSS Stove
SS-Refrigerator

Tech

USB outlets

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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About 300 Optimist Park

HomeApartments in CharlotteOptimist Park 300 Optimist Park

Boutique Luxury Apartment complex with well-equipped units. Located in the heart of Optimist Park, NoDa, across the street from the Parkwood Light Rail station and Optimist Park. A must see!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, 300 Optimist Park is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 300 Optimist Park has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 300 Optimist Park
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
300 Optimist Park offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
300 Optimist Park goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 300 Optimist Park receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
300 Optimist Park is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust 300 Optimist Park to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Reviews from the web

Showing 8 highest rated

I’m new to the area, but I’ve really enjoyed living here so far! It’s a great value for the location with the convenience of getting to Optimist Hall, Uptown, easy access to the light rail, etc.

Victor S

Victor S

Nov 21, 2022

300 Optimist is a great building! I love being able to walk right out of the apartments and get to Optimist Hall or the train station.

Evan Matheson

Evan Matheson

Jan 26, 2023

We’re sharing just 8 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

300 Optimist Park is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 5 pet hospitals in the area
  • 8 pet supply stores near the property

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 300 Optimist Park compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Optimist Park

studio apartments at 300 Optimist Park cost about 6% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in Optimist Park.

Median rents as of Dec 20 2025.
Optimist Park
Charlotte
A table of studio rental data trends in Charlotte
MonthMedian Rent
January 2024$1,462
February 2024$1,449
March 2024$1,465
April 2024$1,479
May 2024$1,468
June 2024$1,451
July 2024$1,476
August 2024$1,403
September 2024$1,374
October 2024$1,347
November 2024$1,351
December 2024$1,454
January 2025$1,484
February 2025$1,454
March 2025$1,437
April 2025$1,406
May 2025$1,438
June 2025$1,445
July 2025$1,444
August 2025$1,437
September 2025$1,420
October 2025$1,387
November 2025$1,371
December 2025$1,370
A table of studio rental data trends in Optimist Park
MonthMedian Rent
January 2024$1,409
February 2024$1,361
March 2024$1,368
April 2024$1,382
May 2024$1,379
June 2024$1,416
July 2024$1,429
August 2024$1,413
September 2024$1,359
October 2024$1,363
November 2024$1,333
December 2024$1,411
January 2025$1,424
February 2025$1,429
March 2025$1,387
April 2025$1,339
May 2025$1,373
June 2025$1,444
July 2025$1,390
August 2025$1,353
September 2025$1,365
October 2025$1,316
November 2025$1,293
December 2025$1,280

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$47,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $47,800 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,195.
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Schools near 300 Optimist Park

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-Mecklenburg Academy

5833 millhaven ln

charlotte, NC, 28269

K-12Public
C+
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Getting around Charlotte near 300 Parkwood Avenue

Walking

6/10
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 300 Parkwood Avenue, Charlotte

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

6/10
Some bars within walking distance

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