2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Carlisle, IA (57 Rentals)

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Carlisle, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Carlisle and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Carlisle, IA is found at Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood and is 1,140 square feet priced from $1,000. Rosemont Place in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,073 square feet and currently listed start at $1,259. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Carlisle:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Magnolia Manor Apartments and TownhomesTownhome1,140 Sq Ft$1,000
Rosemont PlaceB6 - Renovated1,073 Sq Ft$1,259
Forge65B21,029 Sq Ft$1,437
Park Indy Rowhomes!2 BR Flat1,025 Sq Ft$1,600
Carman Estates2 Bedroom990 Sq Ft$1,170
Rising Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom985 Sq Ft$1,315
MelbourneB7 - 40 - Income Restricted958 Sq Ft$909
Flats on 5thLennon 2.2A 60%957 Sq Ft$925
The Meadows2 Bedroom930 Sq Ft$850
Fort Des Moines2-Bedroom775 Sq Ft$975

Cheapest Available Carlisle and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of December 21, 2025 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Carlisle, IA is the Classic 2 bed/1.5 bath Model starting from $685 at Ivy II in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. The second most affordable Carlisle 2 Bedroom is the B1 - Classic Model at The Hampton Meadows starting at $760 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Carlisle is currently $1,025. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Carlisle:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Ivy IIClassic 2 bed/1.5 bath$685
The Hampton MeadowsB1 - Classic$760
The JeffersonJefferson 2bedroom$765
Park Forest2x1 825$769
McKinley Apartments2BD/2BA$785
Sutton HillB1$800
Canterbury ParkTwo Bedroom-One and One Half Bath$825
BNL Investments2 bedrooms$845
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom$850
The Meadows2 Bedroom$850

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29 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Carlisle Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Carlisle with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Carlisle is at Ivy II listed at $685.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Carlisle Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Carlisle is $1,025.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Carlisle Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Carlisle is a 1,140 square feet unit starting from $1,000 at Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes.

What is the average size for Carlisle 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Carlisle is currently 945 sq ft.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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