Oct 26, 2020 - Real Estate

4 best apartments in Optimist Park

Brianna Crane

Between Uptown and NoDa, the Optimist Park neighborhood has exploded over the last couple of years.

Since Optimist Hall — a 137,000-square-foot mixed-use development with a food hall — opened a little over a year ago, multiple luxury apartment complexes have popped up in the area. And another food hall, Lintmen’s, is opening a mile down the road in 2021.

Quick background: Both mixed-used projects are revamps of old mill buildings. Optimist Hall’s historic mill building was once one of the largest producers of gingham textile in the country, dating back to 1892. And Lintmen’s was formerly Lawrence Knitting Mills. The area was a booming hub for the textile industry, up until the ’80s.

Here are the 5 best apartments in Optimist Park (listed in no particular order).

Alta Purl

Location: 1005 N. Davidson St.

Monthly rent:

1 bedroom: $1,310-$1,660
2 bedroom: $1,865-$2,240

Rent specials: Half off rent for the first four months plus receive a gift card with 14- to 18-month leases.

Why it stands out:

Great kitchens with sleek mid-century modern cabinetry, subway backsplash, quartz counters, and stainless steel appliances
Rooftop lounge with Uptown views and social clubs with beer and wine on tap
Game room with shuffle board and arcade games
Resort-style pool with aqua loungers and swanky deck
Across the street from Optimist Hall

Alpha Mill

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Location: 220 Alpha Mill Lane

Monthly rent:

1 bedroom: $1,255-$2,182
2 bedroom: $1,555-$2,490

Rent specials: Waived admin fee ($200 savings).

Why it stands out:

Pricing. You can get a 1,000-square-foot 2-bed for under $1,600 a month
3 sky lounges with Uptown views, 2 fitness centers, dog park with agility course
Blend of historic architecture and modern design
40 different floor plans, from lofts to two-story townhouse-like options