MAA Optimist Park
525 E 21st St,
Charlotte,
NC
28206
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Monthly Rent
$1,258 - $2,433
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Bedrooms
Studio - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
558 - 1,333 sq ft
Historic charm blends with urban convenience and an industrial-inspired look you'll love at MAA Optimist Park. Part of the eclectic NoDa neighborhood of Uptown Charlotte and thanks to the proximity to the light rail, our community opens the door to a kaleidoscope of experience that includes vibrant leisure spaces and art centers to the buzzing nightlife of countless hotspots downtown. Explore everything about our apartments in the 28206-area and their convenient 525 E 21st St address.
Highlights
- Roof Terrace
- Pet Washing Station
- High Ceilings
- Pool
- Deck
- Spa
- Controlled Access
- Fireplace
- Sundeck
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 294price $1,258square feet 558availibility May 6
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Unit 489price $1,448square feet 744availibility Now
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Unit 233price $1,388square feet 744availibility May 18
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Unit 561price $1,418square feet 744availibility Jul 6
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Unit 507price $1,708square feet 855availibility Now
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Unit 367price $1,298square feet 642availibility Mar 13
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Unit 259price $1,363square feet 642availibility Mar 28
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Unit 393price $1,298square feet 642availibility Apr 4
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Unit 273price $1,438square feet 693availibility Mar 15
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Unit 276price $1,393square feet 693availibility Apr 6
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Unit 124price $1,773square feet 803availibility Apr 13
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Unit 123price $1,773square feet 803availibility May 4
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Unit 122price $1,843square feet 857availibility Apr 20
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Unit 381price $1,868square feet 1,083availibility Now
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Unit 427price $2,023square feet 1,102availibility Now
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Unit 438price $2,038square feet 1,053availibility Now
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Unit 563price $2,078square feet 1,139availibility Now
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Unit 295price $2,358square feet 1,333availibility Now
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Unit 251price $2,068square feet 1,081availibility Mar 2
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Unit 480price $2,018square feet 1,081availibility Mar 6
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Unit 449price $2,083square feet 1,081availibility Mar 15
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Unit 410price $2,028square feet 1,065availibility Mar 11
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Unit 408price $2,058square feet 1,132availibility Mar 23
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Unit 579price $2,033square feet 1,059availibility Apr 2
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Unit 294price $1,258square feet 558availibility May 6
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Unit 489price $1,448square feet 744availibility Now
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Unit 233price $1,388square feet 744availibility May 18
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Unit 561price $1,418square feet 744availibility Jul 6
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Unit 507price $1,708square feet 855availibility Now
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Unit 367price $1,298square feet 642availibility Mar 13
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Unit 259price $1,363square feet 642availibility Mar 28
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Unit 393price $1,298square feet 642availibility Apr 4
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Unit 273price $1,438square feet 693availibility Mar 15
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Unit 276price $1,393square feet 693availibility Apr 6
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Unit 124price $1,773square feet 803availibility Apr 13
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Unit 123price $1,773square feet 803availibility May 4
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Unit 122price $1,843square feet 857availibility Apr 20
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Unit 381price $1,868square feet 1,083availibility Now
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Unit 427price $2,023square feet 1,102availibility Now
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Unit 438price $2,038square feet 1,053availibility Now
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Unit 563price $2,078square feet 1,139availibility Now
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Unit 295price $2,358square feet 1,333availibility Now
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Unit 251price $2,068square feet 1,081availibility Mar 2
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Unit 480price $2,018square feet 1,081availibility Mar 6
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Unit 449price $2,083square feet 1,081availibility Mar 15
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Unit 410price $2,028square feet 1,065availibility Mar 11
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Unit 408price $2,058square feet 1,132availibility Mar 23
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Unit 579price $2,033square feet 1,059availibility Apr 2
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
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One-Time Basics
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Due at Application
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Application Fee Per ApplicantCharged per applicant.$85
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Due at Move-In
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Administrative FeeCharged per unit.$250
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Due at Application
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Dogs
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Monthly Pet FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$20
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One-Time Pet FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$400
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Pet DepositMax of 2. Charged per pet.$400
75 lbs. Weight LimitRestrictions:Pet-friendly community. No breed or weight restrictions.Read More Read LessComments -
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Cats
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Monthly Pet FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$20
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One-Time Pet FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$400
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Pet DepositMax of 2. Charged per pet.$400
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Garage LotOne parking space included per lease holder; please contact the leasing office for details around additional parking
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Street Parking
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Lease Options
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3 - 12 Month Leases
Property Information
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Built in 2022
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352 units/5 stories
Matterport 3D Tours
Select a unit to view pricing & availability
About MAA Optimist Park
Historic charm blends with urban convenience and an industrial-inspired look you'll love at MAA Optimist Park. Part of the eclectic NoDa neighborhood of Uptown Charlotte and thanks to the proximity to the light rail, our community opens the door to a kaleidoscope of experience that includes vibrant leisure spaces and art centers to the buzzing nightlife of countless hotspots downtown. Explore everything about our apartments in the 28206-area and their convenient 525 E 21st St address.
MAA Optimist Park is an apartment community located in Mecklenburg County and the 28206 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg attendance zone.
Unique Features
- City View
- Direct Entry
- Picnic/bbq Area
- 5th Floor
- A5.1 1x1 744 Sf-Fp
- Handicap Accessible
- Park View
- Patio/balcony
- Pool View
- Controlled Access/gated
- Townhome
- Corner Unit
- Extra Half Bath
- 4th Floor
- Elevator Access
- B3.6 2x2 1132 Sf-Fp
- Extra Full Bath
- Garage
- High Speed Internet
- High Ceilings
- Additional Storage
- Courtyard View
- Small Balcony
- Smart Home Technology
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Elevator
Roof Terrace
- Package Service
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Pet Washing Station
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Pool
- Gated
- Roof Terrace
- Sundeck
- Courtyard
- Grill
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Quartz Countertops
- High Ceilings
- Balcony
- Patio
- Deck
Located within walking distance from Downtown Charlotte and the city’s historic wards, Optimist Park is one of Charlotte’s historic neighborhoods. Modern-day Optimist Park features lavish condos, luxury apartments, and repurposed historic buildings transformed into chic living spaces. After undergoing revitalization over the past few years, Optimist Park is known for its stellar dining scene and excellent central location. The neighborhood is home to Optimist Hall, a textile mill turned food hall with a trendy variety of food and drink options along with art, events, and alfresco seating. Walk a few blocks down, and explore 15th Street Market, a small but popular community hangout spot offering beer, kombucha, snacks, games, and more. Along with great dining hubs, Optimist Park offers quick access to even more amenities, including some of Charlotte’s biggest attractions like the Fillmore Charlotte, First Ward Park, NASCAR Hall of Fame, and more.
Learn more about living in Optimist ParkCompare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Optimist Park | Charlotte, NC | |
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| Studio | $1,377 | $1,385 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,564 | $1,469 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,114 | $1,756 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,596 | $2,149 |
- Package Service
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Pet Washing Station
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Gated
- Roof Terrace
- Sundeck
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Pool
- City View
- Direct Entry
- Picnic/bbq Area
- 5th Floor
- A5.1 1x1 744 Sf-Fp
- Handicap Accessible
- Park View
- Patio/balcony
- Pool View
- Controlled Access/gated
- Townhome
- Corner Unit
- Extra Half Bath
- 4th Floor
- Elevator Access
- B3.6 2x2 1132 Sf-Fp
- Extra Full Bath
- Garage
- High Speed Internet
- High Ceilings
- Additional Storage
- Courtyard View
- Small Balcony
- Smart Home Technology
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Quartz Countertops
- High Ceilings
- Balcony
- Patio
- Deck
| Monday | 10am - 6pm |
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| Tuesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 6pm |
| Friday | 10am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.5 mi |
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Transportation options available in Charlotte include Parkwood Station, located 0.3 mile from MAA Optimist Park. MAA Optimist Park is near Charlotte/Douglas International, located 9.4 miles or 19 minutes away, and Concord-Padgett Regional, located 14.2 miles or 24 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi | |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 31 min | 22.5 mi |
| Drive: | 36 min | 25.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Charlotte/Douglas International
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Drive: | 19 min | 9.4 mi |
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Concord-Padgett Regional
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Drive: | 24 min | 14.2 mi |
Time and distance from MAA Optimist Park.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Discovery Place
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
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Charlotte Nature Museum
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.4 mi |
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Wing Haven Gardens & Bird Sanctuary
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.2 mi |
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RibbonWalk Nature Preserve
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.5 mi |
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Evergreen Nature Preserve
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Drive: | 13 min | 6.6 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.9 mi |
MAA Optimist Park Photos
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2BR, 2BA
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Studio
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bedroom
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MAA Optimist Park has units with in‑unit washers and dryers, making laundry day simple for residents.
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Parking is available at MAA Optimist Park. Fees may apply depending on the type of parking offered. Contact this property for details.
MAA Optimist Park has studios to two-bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,258/mo. to $2,433/mo.
Yes, MAA Optimist Park welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,258 for a studio, you would need to earn about $50,320 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
MAA Optimist Park is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.
Yes! MAA Optimist Park offers 4 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.
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525 E 21st St
Charlotte, NC 28206