MAA Optimist Park
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  • Pet friendly
  • On-site Parking
  • Studio–3 bed
Base rent from ($2,613) mo $2,598+ mo

MAA Optimist Park

525 East 21st Street, Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 332-5067
www.maac.com
MAA Optimist Park
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Property location

525 East 21st Street, Charlotte, NC 28206

Pricing and availability

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  • TH13 1x1.5 857 SF
    • 1 bed
    • ·
      1 bath
    • ·
      857 sqft
    $1,908+ mo
    1
    Starting at
    Unit available

    • Unit 120

      Avail 10/21/2026

      12 months lease
      $1,913 mo
      Price dropped on 09/21
    • -0.3%
      • $1,908+ mo
  • A5.2 1x1 744 SF
    • 1 bed
    • ·
      1 bath
    • ·
      744 sqft
    $1,573+ mo
    1
    Starting at
    Unit available

    • Unit 129

      Available now

      12 months lease
      $1,573+ mo
  • A3.1 1x1 642 SF
    • 1 bed
    • ·
      1 bath
    • ·
      642 sqft
    $1,433+ mo
    1
    Starting at
    Unit available

    • Unit 459

      New unit

      Available now

      12 months lease
      $1,433+ mo
  • A2.1 1x1 560 SF
    • 1 bed
    • ·
      1 bath
    • ·
      560 sqft
    $1,338+ mo
    2
    Starting at
    Units available

    • Unit 413

      Avail 10/18/2026

      12 months lease
      $1,348 mo
      Price dropped on 09/21
    • -0.4%
      • $1,343+ mo

  • Unit 414

    Available now

    12 months lease
    $1,338+ mo
  • A4.1 1x1 693 SF
    • 1 bed
    • ·
      1 bath
    • ·
      693 sqft
    $1,433+ mo
    2
    Starting at
    Units available
  • A5.1 1x1 744 SF
    • 1 bed
    • ·
      1 bath
    • ·
      744 sqft
    $1,408+ mo
    4
    Starting at
    Units available

    • Amenities

    • In unit laundry
    • Patio / balcony
    • Hardwood floors
    • Dishwasher
    • Pet friendly
    • Garage

    Property details

    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.

    Application fee
    85
    Pets allowed
    Yes
    Pet limit
    2
    Pet restrictions
    Pet-friendly community. No breed or weight restrictions.
    Pet fee
    400
    Pet rent
    20
    Parking
    Garage lot. One parking space included per lease holder; please contact the leasing office for details around additional parking.
    Income requirement
    Must have 3x the rent in total household income (before taxes)

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