MAA Optimist Park
525 E 21st St,
Charlotte, NC 28206
$1,343 - $3,068 | 1-3 Beds
NoDa
Charlotte, NC
NoDa - Charlotte, NC
Area Guide
The Queen City’s funky gem
Eclectic
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Artistic
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Historic
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Vibrant
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Convenient
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Situated about one mile northeast of Uptown Charlotte, NoDa gets its name from the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare—North Davidson Street. NoDa is famously known as the city’s historic, arts, and entertainment district—offering an array of eclectic galleries, music venues, artisan shops, coffeehouses, dive bars, and local eateries to explore in a stretch of five blocks. Among the neighborhood’s fantastic performance venues are the Evening Muse and Neighborhood Theatre, each hosting a wide variety of touring bands year round.
NoDa blends the historic with the modern, featuring a bevy of charming red-brick buildings adorned with vibrant murals. Many talented artists, musicians, and other creatives call the neighborhood home, sharing a commitment to promoting the arts, living eco-friendly lifestyles, and supporting small businesses. In addition to its unique atmosphere, residents enjoy access to LYNX Blue Line light rail extension from Uptown and all that the Queen City has to offer.
Rent Trends
As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in NoDa is $1,408 for a studio, $1,607 for one bedroom, $2,154 for two bedrooms, and $2,842 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in NoDa has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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546 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,408/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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755 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,607/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,136 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,154/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,334 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,842/month
Average Rent
Transportation
68
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
52
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
52
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Discovery Place
- Evergreen Nature Preserve
- RibbonWalk Nature Preserve
- Charlotte Nature Museum
- Reedy Creek Nature Center & Preserve
Airports
- Charlotte/Douglas International
- Concord-Padgett Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.