20 of the most over-the-top amenities that Charlotte apartments have to offer

And with the sheer number of new units under construction (upward of 10,000), communities are in an arms race to figure out how to attract new renters, which is good for those in the market, since the amenities and features brought to the drawing board are often lavish.

Take a look at the 20 most over-the-top ideas – and if you’re wanting more, check out the 55 that made up the list last year and compare them to what’s now considered standard at communities.

• 24th-floor gym with yoga, pilates and cross-training – SkyHouse
• Event stylist – 5115 Park Place
• Fitness center with barre, yoga, spin bikes, outdoor yoga terrace and Fitness on Demand – Berkshire Dilworth
• Indoor basketball court – Legacy 521
• Junior Olympic pool with a 35,000 square foot sun deck – The Vue
• Massage, sauna and steam rooms – Encore SouthPark
• Movie theater – Horizons at Steele Creek
• On-site concierge and Alexa in every unit – Encore SouthPark
• On-site massage studio – Silos South End
• Outdoor theater – Fountains South End
• Penthouse lounge with an observation deck and fire pits – Ascent

• Pet elevator with access to the dog park – The Mint
• Poolside drink service from Helles and Dunkel – Post South End
• Rock climbing wall – Solis Southline
• Rooftop garden and cocktail terrace with Uptown views – 1100 South
• Rooftop heated saltwater pool – Ascent
• SkyPark with tennis and bocce ball courts, putting green, 120′ by 60′ activity field and dog park – SkyHouse
• Valet dry cleaning and laundry – Circa Uptown
• Virtual gaming lounge – Presley Uptown
• Wine display with tasting area – Vanguard Northlake