Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carlisle, IA from $699 (53 Rentals)

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Park Ridge Apartments
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$835 - $925

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Base Rent$835 - $925
Total Monthly Price$835 - $925
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Park Ridge Apartments

3200 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Yellowbanks
$1,050 - $1,490

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Base Rent$1,050 - $1,490
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 28

Yellowbanks

5790 Vision DrPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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South View Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

South View Apartments

4221 SE 13th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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$695 - $950
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 25
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1706 E Walnut St

Des MoinesIA50316
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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
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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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The Meadows
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows

7500 Meadowlands DrDes Moines, IA 50320

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Meadow Cove
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meadow Cove

2000 Meadow CtDes Moines, IA 50320
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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. Park Forest in the East Des Moines neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $705. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carlisle apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pioneer EstatesB11BR, 1BA$699
Park Forest1x1 6301BR, 1BA$705
McKinley Apartments2BD/2BA2BR, 2BA$725
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR, 1BA$735
The Ridges1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$740
Ivy IIClassic 2 bed/1 bath2BR, 1BA$747
The Hampton Meadows1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$750
Evergreen Terrace1BR/1BA1BR, 1BA$790
MelbourneB2 - 60 - Income Restricted2BR, 2BA$813
Rosemont PlaceB22BR, 1BA$815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carlisle, IA and Nearby

As of September 24, 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 Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Carlisle apartment is the 3 Bedroom - TH Model at The Meadows in the Somerset neighborhood starting at $1,200 with a $1.04 price per square foot. 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
The Meadows3 Bedroom - TH3BR, 2BA$1.04
Fort Des Moines2-Bedroom2BR, 2BA$0.97
Rosemont PlaceB5 - Renovated2BR, 2BA$1.05
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$0.93
McKinley Apartments3BD/2BA3BR, 2BA$0.86
Peterson Place Apartments770 BUILDING2BR, 1BA$1.11
Park Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.09
Ivy IIElevated 2 bed/1 bath2BR, 1BA$1.00
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR, 1BA$1.11

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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 $725 at McKinley Apartments.

What is the most affordable Carlisle Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carlisle Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at McKinley Apartments and starts from $825.

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