2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Carlisle, IA (56 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 $1,100. Flats on 5th has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,070 square feet and currently listed start at $975. 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$1,100
Flats on 5thWoodson 2.2C 60%1,070 Sq Ft$975
Carman Estates2 Bedroom990 Sq Ft$1,170
The Vineyards2 Bedroom 2 bath990 Sq Ft$1,195
Rosemont PlaceB5 - Renovated983 Sq Ft$1,134
Meadow CoveTwo Bedroom965 Sq Ft$1,175
RiverwoodTidal960 Sq Ft$1,251
MelbourneB7 - 60 - Income Restricted958 Sq Ft$1,100
Canterbury ParkTwo Bedroom-Two Bath919 Sq Ft$960
Fort Des Moines2-Bedroom775 Sq Ft$975

Cheapest Available Carlisle and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 18, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Carlisle, IA is the 2x1 825 Model starting from $769 at Park Forest in the East Des Moines neighborhood. The second most affordable Carlisle 2 Bedroom is the 2 Bedroom Classic Model at The Hampton Meadows starting at $780 in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Carlisle is currently $973. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Carlisle:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Park Forest2x1 825$769
The Hampton Meadows2 Bedroom Classic$780
McKinley ApartmentsMcKinley Apartments - LIMITED TIME SPECIAL PRIC...$785
Sutton HillB1$812
Rosemont PlaceB1$815
Watrous ApartmentsB1$833
Canterbury ParkTwo Bedroom-One and One Half Bath$845
Evergreen Terrace2BR/1BA$870
Park Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom$875
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom$895

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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Carlisle Apartments

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

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Carlisle is $973.

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 $1,100 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 774 sq ft.

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