Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carlisle, IA from $600 (52 Rentals)

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Park Ridge Apartments
$775 - $935
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Park Ridge Apartments

3200 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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South View Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

South View Apartments

4221 SE 13th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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McKinley Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

McKinley Apartments

315 E McKinley AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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6920 SW 9th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

6920 SW 9th St

6920 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Southridge Senior Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southridge Senior Lofts

695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Flats on 5th
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flats on 5th

7109 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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The Meadows
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows

7500 Meadowlands DrDes Moines, IA 50320

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$1,175 - $1,295

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2000 Meadow Ct

Des MoinesIA50320

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Carlisle, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carlisle Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carlisle, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Pioneer Estates in the East Des Moines neighborhood priced from $699. McKinley Apartments in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carlisle apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$699
McKinley Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$699
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$705
The Ridges1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$740
Carlisle Park Apartments1BR Ground1BR,1BA$750
The Hampton Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Canterbury ParkTwo Bedroom-One and One Half Bath2BR,1BA$750
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$758
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Elmcrest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carlisle, IA and Nearby

As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carlisle area is the $0.93 price per square foot Plan B - two story Model at Southern Meadows Homes in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Carlisle apartment is the Three Bedroom-Two Bath Model at Canterbury Park starting at $1,140 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Estey Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carlisle apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Southern Meadows HomesPlan B - two story3BR,2BA$0.93
Canterbury ParkThree Bedroom-Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.04
The Meadows3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
Fort Des Moines2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Evergreen Terrace2BR/1BA-Updated2BR,1BA$1.00
Peterson Place Apartments770 BUILDING2BR,1BA$1.11
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.06
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
McKinley Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.02

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carlisle Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carlisle Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carlisle Apartment is $699 at Pioneer Estates.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carlisle Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carlisle is starting from $750 at Canterbury Park.

What is the most affordable Carlisle Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carlisle Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Meadows and starts from $995.

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