
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carson, IA from $500 (48 Rentals)
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Westwood Apartments

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Bellevue Gardens Apartments

Timbercrest Apartments

Cottonwood Apartments

Loess Hills Estates Affordable Senior Housing

Maple Second

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Dahlman Flats

Fontenelle Hills

The Bluffs

Featherstone Apartments

Pinehill Park

Sherwood Forest Estates

Oak Creek Apartments

8 Street Apartments
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The Riley - 1012 Douglas St

Nove Lofts

CopperCreek

Chapel Ridge-C Bluffs

River Park by Broadmoor

The Archive

Old Market Lofts

RiverEast

Hidden Bluffs Apartments
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Breakers Omaha

City View Apartments

Woodland Park - Red Oak

Regency Villa of Atlantic

913 Ave A

2233 S 20th St

Woodland Park - Griswold

Chateau Bellevue

1712 S Wayne St
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2119 Arbor St

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Britain Towne

610 S 32nd Ave

4420 S 25th St

3633 Avenue A

120 N 30th St

Brent Village

5922 N 28th Ave
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2011 S 7th St

Lakeside Estates

2969 Harris St
Carson, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Studio Apartments | $990 | $871 | $1,360 |
| Carson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,145 | $550 | $2,395 |
| Carson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,418 | $750 | $2,505 |
| Carson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,435 | $1,200 | $1,850 |
| Carson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,573 | $1,500 | $1,646 |
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Cheapest Available Carson Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Carson, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1209 Maple St priced from $550. 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 Carson apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1209 Maple St | 1 BED / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
| City View Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Bellevue Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $769 |
| Westwood Apartments | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $785 |
| Timbercrest Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Cottonwood Apartments | 1X1B | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Chateau Bellevue | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Loess Hills Estates Affordable Senior Housing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $871 |
| Maple Second | One Bed/One Bath | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Dahlman Flats | 0 Bed, 1 Bath - 465 SF | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carson, IA and Nearby
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carson area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Fontenelle Hills in the in the Clermont Court neighborhood starting from $1,346. The second greatest value Carson 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 Clermont Court neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carson apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fontenelle Hills | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| 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 | $0.99 |
| Westwood Apartments | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| Old Market Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| RiverEast | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Timbercrest Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Oak Creek Apartments | 2 bedroom, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| 1209 Maple St | 1 BED / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carson Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Carson?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Carson is at Chateau Bellevue listed at $850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carson Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carson Apartment is $550 at 1209 Maple St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carson Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carson is starting from $785 at Westwood Apartments.
What is the most affordable Carson Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Carson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Featherstone Apartments and starts from $1,200.
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