
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Carter Lake, IA from $400 (86 Rentals)
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The Carrara on Farnam

Westbrook Tower

Kensington Tower Apartments

L15 Lofts

The Bank

Maple Second

2575 Nicholas Ct

Riverbend - Newly Renovated! Call today!

Dahlman Flats
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NoDo

Jones13

Orpheum Tower

Dizzy Mule

NOVA Apartments

2613 Nicholas Ct

2555 Izard Ct
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L14 Flats

8 Street Apartments

2937 1/2 Ave A, Unit 2937 1/2

2561 Izard Ct

Old Market Lofts

The Rochester Apartments

Cottonwood Apartments

The Wire

Capitol Rows

The Riley - 1012 Douglas St
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300 S 16th St, Unit 703

Nove Lofts

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The Brandeis

HELLO

The Highline

River Park by Broadmoor

The Capitol District Apartments

2563 Nicholas Ct

2569 Nicholas Ct

2569 Irving Ct
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2575 Irving Ct

Breakers Omaha

FRAME Apartments

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3307 11th Ave, Unit B

The Slate

2523 Ames Ave

2605 Izard Ct

Nichol Flats

Skinner Macaroni Lofts

Corvina Apartments
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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 | $1,064 | $685 | $1,905 |
| Carter Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,250 | $575 | $2,756 |
| Carter Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,703 | $769 | $3,614 |
| Carter Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,866 | $1,200 | $2,845 |
| Carter Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,003 | $679 | $1,646 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carter Lake, IA
Pricing Updated: 07/27/2026Current 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 | $1,728 | $679 | 242 |
Cheapest Available Carter Lake Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Carter Lake, IA is a Studio unit found at The Carrara on Farnam in the Old Market neighborhood priced from $685. Westbrook Tower in the Old Market neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $729. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carter Lake apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carrara on Farnam | ST 40% | Studio,1BA | $685 |
| Westbrook Tower | Studio | Studio,1BA | $729 |
| Westwood Apartments | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $785 |
| Kensington Tower Apartments | #4 Layout | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| The Bank | The Peso | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
| Maple Second | One Bed/One Bath | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| 9ines | Flyball | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Dahlman Flats | 0 Bed, 1 Bath - 465 SF | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Featherstone Apartments | One Bedroom | One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| NOVA Apartments | Eclipse | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carter Lake, IA and Nearby
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carter Lake area is the $1.11 price per square foot AC.2B.2B.G Model at The Brandeis in the in the Old Market neighborhood starting from $1,354. The second greatest value Carter Lake apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Single Section Model at Lakeside Estates starting at $1,449 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Sherman 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.G | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Lakeside Estates | 3 Bed 2 Bath Single Section | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Westwood Apartments | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| Cottonwood Apartments | 2X1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 3307 11th Ave, Unit B | 3307 11th Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.23 |
| Riverbend - Newly Renovated! Call today! | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Nove Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Featherstone Apartments | One Bedroom | One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 22 Floors | Showcase | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Westbrook Tower | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.33 |
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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 $925.
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 $1,728.
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 91 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 $566 which is $1,162 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carter Lake.
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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