
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carson, IA from $500 (44 Rentals)
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Fontainebleau Apartments

Bellevue Gardens Apartments

625 Main St

Timbercrest

Loess Hills Estates Affordable Senior Housing

Maple Second

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Dahlman Flats

South Pointe Apartments

Featherstone Apartments

Pinehill Park

Sherwood Forest Estates

Fontenelle Hills

Old Market Lofts

8 Street Apartments
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The Bluffs

Oak Creek Apartments

The Riley - 1012 Douglas St

Cottonwood Apartments

Nove Lofts

2419 F St

Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments)
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Woodland Park - Red Oak

2206 K St

Regency Villa of Atlantic

2243 Franklin St

2233 S 20th St

Woodland Park - Griswold

Chateau Bellevue

2912 Van Buren St
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2119 Arbor St

Britain Towne

SUNDANCE ATLANTIC APARTMENTS

913 Ave A

610 S 32nd Ave

2608 S Wayne St

3302 Burt St

3633 Avenue A
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5703 S 14th St

Brent Village

313 Pullen Ave

1233-1/2 S 14th 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 | $960 | $871 | $1,360 |
| Carson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,168 | $575 | $1,810 |
| Carson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,470 | $785 | $2,995 |
| Carson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,445 | $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 Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments) priced from $695. Bellevue Gardens Apartments in the Clermont Court neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carson apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Bellevue Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Westwood Apartments | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $785 |
| Timbercrest | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Chateau Bellevue | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Britain Towne | Studio - Large | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Loess Hills Estates Affordable Senior Housing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $871 |
| Maple Second | One Bed/One Bath | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| South Pointe Apartments | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $894 |
| Featherstone Apartments | One Bedroom | One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carson, IA and Nearby
As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carson area is the $1.00 price per square foot Two Bed - Upcoming Availability Model at Burr Oaks Place in the starting from $1,246. The second greatest value Carson apartment is the 3X2 Garden Model at Hidden Bluffs Apartments starting at $1,395 with a $1.14 price per square foot . 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burr Oaks Place | Two Bed - Upcoming Availability | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Hidden Bluffs Apartments | 3X2 Garden | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| RiverEast | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Westwood Apartments | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| The Bluffs | Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
| Cottonwood Apartments | 2X1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Chateau Bellevue | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
| Timbercrest | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Bellevue Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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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 Britain Towne 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 $695 at Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments).
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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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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