
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carter Lake, IA from $400 (75 Rentals)
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The Carrara on Farnam

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1819 Pinkney St, Unit 1

2856 Bristol St

Westbrook Tower

Riverbend - Newly Renovated! Call today!

Cottonwood Apartments

Maple Second

1722 St Marys Ave

Jones13
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Dahlman Flats

Kensington Tower Apartments

9ines

L14 Flats

NoDo

3633 Avenue A

Featherstone Apartments

901 N 35th St

2579 Izard Ct

Skinner Macaroni Lofts
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The Brandeis

8 Street Apartments

Old Market Lofts

HELLO

Capitol Rows

The Riley - 1012 Douglas St

River Park by Broadmoor

The Highline

The Duo

2623 Izard Ct
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TreeHouse

The Bank

Dizzy Mule

The Rochester Apartments

Orpheum Tower

2563 Irving Ct

2619 Nicholas Ct

Brickline at The Mercantile

Nichol Flats

The Wire
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2569 Irving Ct

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1211 Howard St, Unit 302

2567 Izard Ct

2613 Nicholas Ct

2561 Izard Ct

2605 Izard Ct

The Capitol District Apartments

2625 Nicholas Ct

The Slate

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Carter Lake, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carter Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Lake Studio Apartments | $1,231 | $710 | $4,434 |
| Carter Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,319 | $575 | $3,327 |
| Carter Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $749 | $3,620 |
| Carter Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,116 | $1,050 | $3,648 |
| Carter Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $861 | $649 | $1,646 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carter Lake, IA
Pricing Updated: 03/09/2026Current 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:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crater Lake | $1,675 | $649 | 166 |
Cheapest Available Carter Lake Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Carter Lake, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Westbrook Tower in the Old Market neighborhood priced from $769. Securities Downtown in the Old Market neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carter Lake apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook Tower | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $769 |
| Securities Downtown | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Riverbend - Newly Renovated! Call today! | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| Maple Second | One Bed/One Bath | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Kensington Tower Apartments | #3 Layout | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Dahlman Flats | 0 Bed, 1 Bath - 460 SF | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| 3633 Avenue A | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Featherstone Apartments | One Bedroom | One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Brandeis | AC.1B.G | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carter Lake, IA and Nearby
As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carter Lake area is the $1.28 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 $1,695 with a $1.33 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brandeis | AC.2B.2B.B/P | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Nove Lofts | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| 1211 Howard St, Unit 302 | 1211 Howard St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Orpheum Tower | The Dodge | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Cottonwood Apartments | 2X1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 1819 Pinkney St, Unit 1 | 1819 Pinkney St | 1BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| Nichol Flats | 1x1 A | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Featherstone Apartments | One Bedroom | One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Riverbend - Newly Renovated! Call today! | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Westbrook Tower | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
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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 $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carter Lake?
The cheapest apartment in Carter Lake is Westbrook Tower which is listed at $769, while the average apartment in Carter Lake costs $1,675.
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 64 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 $678 which is $997 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carter Lake.
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