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J Optimist Park

1130 N College St, Charlotte, NC 28206

Floor Plan Summary
Total Monthly Price Bedrooms Bathrooms
$1,253 - $2,230 1 - 2 1 - 2

Rent Specials

2.5 Months Free. Lease today and receive 2 and a half months free (50% off the first 5 months). PLUS receive a $1500 BILT Gift Card. Gift card is redeemed on the BILT Rewards platform with over 150 brand options to choose from. *must move-in by 6/30. must be a 13 month lease or longer. new applications only. subject to change without notice.

Pricing and Floor Plans

C2.2

$1,506 - $1,531
1 Bed, 1 Bath
756 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
621
$1,531
756
Now

C1

$1,442
1 Bed, 1 Bath
700 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
280
$1,442
700
Now
244
$1,442
700
Now
242
$1,442
700
Now

C2

$1,461 - $1,476
1 Bed, 1 Bath
730 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
281
$1,461
730
Now
282
$1,476
730
Now

B1

$1,293
1 Bed, 1 Bath
519 Sq. Ft.

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May. 6
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
468
$1,293
519
5/6/26
268
$1,293
519
5/6/26

C2.1

$1,481 - $1,506
1 Bed, 1 Bath
743 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
223
$1,481
743
Now
623
$1,506
743
Now

C6.ANSI

$1,506 - $1,531
1 Bed, 1 Bath
771 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
253
$1,506
771
Now
653
$1,531
771
Now

C4

$1,606
1 Bed, 1 Bath
795 Sq. Ft.

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May. 6
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
366
$1,606
795
5/6/26
566
$1,606
795
5/6/26

C1.1

$1,461
1 Bed, 1 Bath
717 Sq. Ft.

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May. 6
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
277
$1,461
717
5/6/26
377
$1,461
717
5/6/26

C5

$1,581 - $1,606
1 Bed, 1 Bath
804 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
313
$1,581
804
Now
413
$1,581
804
Now
613
$1,606
804
Now

CD2

$1,796 - $1,821
1 Bed, 1 Bath
975 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
535
$1,796
975
Now
235
$1,821
975
Now
335
$1,821
975
Now

CD1.1

$1,771
1 Bed, 1 Bath
916 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
357
$1,771
916
Now
557
$1,771
916
Now

F09

$2,225
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,193 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
530
$2,225
1,193
Now
550
$2,225
1,193
Now

F04

$2,095 - $2,120
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,116 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
502
$2,095
1,116
Now
302
$2,095
1,116
Now

F02.2

$1,960
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,064 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
207
$1,960
1,064
Now
507
$1,960
1,064
Now

F03

$2,005
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,088 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
303
$2,005
1,088
Now
503
$2,005
1,088
Now

F05.2

$2,165
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,179 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
401
$2,165
1,179
Now
201
$2,165
1,179
Now

F02.1

$1,960 - $1,985
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,056 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
446
$1,960
1,056
Now
528
$1,985
1,056
Now

F05

$1,970 - $2,070
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,123 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
555
$1,970
1,123
Now
455
$2,070
1,123
Now

F08

$2,185 - $2,210
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,183 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
352
$2,185
1,183
Now

F05.1

$2,145 - $2,185
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,168 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
405
$2,145
1,168
Now
605
$2,185
1,168
Now

F01.1

$2,090 - $2,115
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,111 Sq. Ft.

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May. 6
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
560
$2,090
1,111
5/6/26
460
$2,090
1,111
5/6/26
660
$2,115
1,111
5/6/26

F02

$1,985
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,056 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
422
$1,985
1,056
Now
522
$1,985
1,056
Now

E1

$1,870
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,038 Sq. Ft.

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May. 6
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
563
$1,870
1,038
5/6/26
363
$1,870
1,038
5/6/26

F01

$1,955
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,054 Sq. Ft.

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May. 6
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
378
$1,955
1,054
5/6/26
578
$1,955
1,054
5/6/26

F11.ANSI

$2,050
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,155 Sq. Ft.

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May. 6
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
467
$2,050
1,155
5/6/26
267
$2,050
1,155
5/6/26

F03.1

$2,125
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,156 Sq. Ft.

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May. 6
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
479
$2,125
1,156
5/6/26
279
$2,125
1,156
5/6/26

F10.ANSI

$1,930 - $1,955
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,046 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
508
$1,930
1,046
Now
608
$1,955
1,046
Now

F03.2

$2,185
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,168 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
603
$2,185
1,168
Now

F01.2

$2,100
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,126 Sq. Ft.

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May. 6
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
662
$2,100
1,126
5/6/26

F06

$2,150
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,155 Sq. Ft.

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May. 6
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
667
$2,150
1,155
5/6/26

F07.1

$2,215
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,164 Sq. Ft.

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May. 6
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
673
$2,215
1,164
5/6/26

F07

$2,230
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,162 Sq. Ft.

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May. 6
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
674
$2,230
1,162
5/6/26
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 9 - 15 Month Leases

Property Information

  • Built in 2025
  • 350 units / 6 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Utilities & Essentials

  • Utility - Water/Sewer
    Usage-Based / mo
  • Utility - Electric
    Usage-Based / mo
  • Community Fee
    $40 / mo
  • Liability Insurance
    Varies / mo

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $75

Due at Move-In

  • Security Deposit - Refundable
    $500
  • Amenity Fee
    $250

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.

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Property Highlights

  • 2 courtyards with ample outdoor recreation space
  • Bike room with repair work station and tools
  • Conference room with A/V capabilities
  • Controlled-access garage parking & surface parking
  • Dedicated EV charging stations
  • Expansive bathrooms with built-in storage
  • Finely crafted 1 and 2 bedroom apartments
  • Fire pit lounge
  • Frameless glass-enclosed showers available
  • Full-size washer and dryer

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Cable Ready
  • Carpet
  • Den
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Double Vanities
  • Framed Mirrors

Community Features

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Business Center
  • Car Charging Station
  • Clubhouse
  • Conference Rooms
  • Controlled Access
  • Courtyard
  • Disposal Chutes
  • Elevator

Map of J Optimist Park

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Area Scores

Walkability

Fairly walkable50 / 100

Transit

Some public transit50 / 100

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable90 / 100

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable60 / 100

Scores provided by

Transit

Subway
1 min Drive
Charlotte Area Transit System
Subway
1 min Drive
Charlotte Area Transit System
Subway
2 min Drive
Subway
1 min Drive
Subway
3 min Drive
Charlotte Area Transit System
Commuter Rail
3 min Drive
Amtrak
Airport
Charlotte/Douglas International
17 min Drive
Charlotte Douglas International
Airport
Concord-Padgett Regional
25 min Drive

Moving to Lockwood, Charlotte, NC

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate J Optimist Park proximity to 4th Ward Plaza, Firstward Business Center, and Queen City Quarter. 4th Ward Plaza is 0.9 miles away, and Firstward Business Center is within a 20 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 50, J Optimist Park has some public transit, including 8 transit stops within 25.2 miles. Transit options include Parkwood Station and 9Th Street.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near J Optimist Park are plentiful. Discover 2 parks within 4.4 miles, including Discovery Place and Charlotte Nature Museum.

Airports

Living in Lockwood provides easy access to Charlotte/Douglas International, located just 17 minutes from J Optimist Park. Another nearby airport is Concord-Padgett Regional, located 14.4 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

5 rating

First Ward Arts Elementary

Grades K-5

Public

7 rating

Piedmont Open Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

undefined rating

Trinity Episcopal School

Grades K-8

Private

4 rating

Walter G Byers Elementary School

Grades PK-8

Public

6 rating

Hawthorne High

Grades 9-12

Public

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Johnson & Wales U., Charlotte

Drive: 3 min (1.5 mi)

Central Piedmont C.C., Central

Drive: 4 min (2 mi)

Johnson C Smith University

Drive: 6 min (2.9 mi)

Queens University of Charlotte

Drive: 9 min (4.5 mi)

About J Optimist Park

J Optimist Park was designed with reverence to the ingenuity and glamour of the past, but make no mistake: here, we welcome home forward-thinkers, pioneers and adventurers. Our distinctively chic, vintage design stands out from the status quo, a... stylish ode to the vintage travel that first made this area so vibrant. What makes it exceptional is the blend of refined industrial style, modern luxury apartments in Charlotte, thoughtfully designed amenities, and inspiring spaces built to delight - all located in a dynamic and growing area rich with history and full of energy.

J Optimist Park is an apartment community in Charlotte, NC

Jefferson Apartment Group

Contact

Property Address:
1130 N College St,
Charlotte, NC 28206
Phone Number: (980) 890-9752
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • Sunday1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Monday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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