
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Carbon, IA from $500 (56 Rentals)
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Tarkio Village Apartments

Fountain Apartments

Forest Cove

Summit House Apartments

Nottingham Court Apartments

Country Club Estates

1209 Maple St

Fontainebleau Apartments

Timber Creek Apartments
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Bellevue Gardens Apartments

University Point

Woodland Park - Fontanelle

Fontenelle Hills

Timbercrest Apartments

Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments

Loess Hills Estates Affordable Senior Housing

Maple Second

The Bluffs

Pinehill Park
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Sherwood Forest Estates

Regency Villa of Harlan

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Vesta Village by Kading

Glenwood Villas

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Osceola Heights by Kading

CopperCreek

Cherry Creek

Chapel Ridge-C Bluffs

Deerfield Apartments Council Bluffs

Hidden Bluffs Apartments
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Parkway Village Apartments

Maryville Meadows

303 W Lowell Ave

Woodland Park - Adair

Red Oak 48-(City View Apartments)

Woodland Park - Red Oak

407 H St

Regency Villa of Atlantic

Park Avenue Apartments

Clarinda West Apartments
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913 Ave A

Woodland Park - Griswold

The Bridges

Adel Village Apartments

Chateau Bellevue

1712 S Wayne St

120 N 30th St

400 S Water St

SUNDANCE ATLANTIC APARTMENTS

800 State Street
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Carbon, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carbon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Studio Apartments | $865 | $575 | $1,150 |
| Carbon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $971 | $545 | $1,285 |
| Carbon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,226 | $700 | $1,668 |
| Carbon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,294 | $875 | $1,850 |
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Cheapest Available Carbon Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Carbon, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Nottingham Court Apartments in the Cass County neighborhood priced from $675. Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carbon apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| 1209 Maple St | 2 BED / 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
| Bellevue Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Summit House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $755 |
| Woodland Park - Fontanelle | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Clarinda West Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $855 |
| Loess Hills Estates Affordable Senior Housing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $871 |
| Maple Second | One Bed/One Bath | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carbon, IA and Nearby
As of August 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carbon area is the $0.94 price per square foot Two Bed/One Bath Model at Burr Oaks Place in the in the Mills County neighborhood starting from $1,181. The second greatest value Carbon apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Bellevue Gardens Apartments starting at $825 with a $0.70 price per square foot in the Bellevue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carbon apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burr Oaks Place | Two Bed/One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Bellevue Gardens Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
| Fontainebleau Apartments | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| The Archive | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Timbercrest Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Chateau Bellevue | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Vesta Village by Kading | Cottage - 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Summit House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Nottingham Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carbon Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carbon Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carbon Apartment is $675 at Nottingham Court Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carbon Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carbon is starting from $700 at 1209 Maple St.
What is the most affordable Carbon Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Carbon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Chapel Ridge-C Bluffs and starts from $1,375.
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