Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carter Lake, IA from $400 (67 Rentals)

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Lakeside Estates
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeside Estates

3510 N 9th StCarter Lake, IA 51510

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901 N 35th St

Council BluffsIA51501

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Maple Leaf
1 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Leaf

2902 N 24th StOmaha, NE 68110
  • Utilities Included

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2511 3rd Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2511 3rd Ave

2511 3rd AveCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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1001 N 29th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1001 N 29th St

1001 N 29th StOmaha, NE 68131
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Carter Lake, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carter Lake, IA

Pricing Updated: 09/09/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Carter Lake, IA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Carter Lake Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Crater Lake$1,700$639157

Cheapest Available Carter Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carter Lake, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Westwood Apartments in the Old Market neighborhood priced from $700. Westbrook Tower in the Old Market neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $735. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carter Lake apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westwood Apartments2 BD2BR,1BA$700
Westbrook Tower1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$735
Maple SecondOne Bed/One Bath | 1-11BR,1BA$800
Skinner Macaroni LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$809
Cottonwood Apartments1X1B1BR,1BA$830
Jones13PlatteStudio,1BA$831
Kensington Tower ApartmentsGROUND LEVEL STUDIOStudio,1BA$845
Dahlman Flats1319 S 9th St. Unit 305Studio,1BA$855
L14 FlatsTrendy1BR,1BA$867
The BankThe Franc1BR,1BA$887

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carter Lake, IA

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carter Lake area is the $1.18 price per square foot AC.2B.2B.B/P Model at The Brandeis in the in the Old Market neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Carter Lake apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Nove Lofts starting at $1,450 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Old Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carter Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The BrandeisAC.2B.2B.B/P2BR,2BA$1.18
Nove Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.07
Nichol Flats2x2 B2BR,2BA$1.14
L15 LoftsClassic1BR,1BA$0.84
Westwood Apartments2 BD2BR,1BA$0.67
Featherstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom | One Bath1BR,1BA$1.33
L14 FlatsTrendy1BR,1BA$1.30
Westbrook Tower1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Cottonwood Apartments1X1B1BR,1BA$1.33
Skinner Macaroni LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.51

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Carter Lake, IA

Ranked #17

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Carter Lake, IA

Walk Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carter Lake Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Carter Lake?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Carter Lake is under $887.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carter Lake?

The cheapest apartment in Carter Lake is Westbrook Tower which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in Carter Lake costs $1,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Carter Lake?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 85 regular apartments in Carter Lake that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Carter Lake?

Cheap apartments in Carter Lake have an average cost of $989 which is $711 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carter Lake.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.