
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crater Lake Neighborhood of Carter Lake, IA from $400 (24 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Crater Lake area of Carter Lake.


2856 Bristol St

Maple Second

Cottonwood Apartments

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Capitol Rows

NoDo

3633 Avenue A
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Featherstone Apartments

901 N 35th St

2579 Izard Ct

9ines

2563 Irving Ct

HELLO

Maple Leaf

Grace Plaza Apartments
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1001 N 29th St

22 Floors

251 N 29th St

Northgate Apartments

Twentieth Place

5922 N 28th Ave

ViewHouse

1415 @ The Yard
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Crater Lake, Carter Lake, IA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Crater Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crater Lake Studio Apartments | $1,145 | $900 | $1,600 |
| Crater Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,272 | $725 | $2,590 |
| Crater Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,642 | $749 | $3,335 |
| Crater Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,240 | $1,050 | $1,400 |
| Crater Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $853 | $639 | $1,646 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Crater Lake Neighborhood of Carter Lake, IA.
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Cheapest Available Crater Lake Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Crater Lake area of Carter Lake, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Maple Second priced from $800. Cottonwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Crater Lake apartments for rent in Carter Lake, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Second | One Bed/One Bath | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Cottonwood Apartments | 1X1S | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| 22 Floors | Wrastler | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Capitol Rows | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $897 |
| Featherstone Apartments | One Bedroom | One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crater Lake, IA
As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crater Lake area is the $1.27 price per square foot Beehive Model at TipTop Apartments in the in the Old Market neighborhood starting from $1,702. The second greatest value Crater Lake apartment is the 1819 Pinkney St Model at 1819 Pinkney St, Unit 1 starting at $725 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the Omaha View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crater Lake apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TipTop Apartments | Beehive | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| 1819 Pinkney St, Unit 1 | 1819 Pinkney St | 1BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| Capitol Rows | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Lakeside Estates | 2 Bed 1 Bath Single Section | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Nichol Flats | 1x1 A | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| The Rochester Apartments | The Storyteller | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Featherstone Apartments | One Bedroom | One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Cottonwood Apartments | 1X1S | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 22 Floors | Wrastler | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Maple Second | One Bed/One Bath | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crater Lake Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Crater Lake?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Crater Lake is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crater Lake?
The cheapest apartment in Crater Lake is Maple Second which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Crater Lake costs $1,602.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Crater 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 73 regular apartments in Crater 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 Crater Lake?
Cheap apartments in Crater Lake have an average cost of $766 which is $836 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crater Lake.
Expert Rental Resources
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