
Cheap Homes for Rent in Carter Lake, IA from $700 (9 Rentals)
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3021 Harney St

120 N 30th St

3306 Burt St
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812 N 33rd St

116 N 32nd Ave

502 William St

3623 5th Ave
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3918 N 41st St
Carter Lake, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Carter Lake?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Carter Lake 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,473 | $895 | $2,950 |
Carter Lake 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,570 | $1,350 | $1,800 |
Carter Lake 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,186 | $1,495 | $2,850 |
Carter Lake 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,850 | $2,850 | $2,850 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carter Lake, IA
Pricing Updated: 06/02/2025Current 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 |
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Crater Lake | $1,905 | $645 | 187 |
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 $735. 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 |
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Westbrook Tower | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
Securities Downtown | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Maple Second | One Bed/One Bath | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carter Lake, IA and Nearby
As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carter Lake area is the $1.18 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Cornerstone Apartments in the in the Old Market neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Carter Lake apartment is the AC.2B.G Model at The Brandeis starting at $1,350 with a $1.28 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. |
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Cornerstone Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
The Brandeis | AC.2B.G | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
L15 Lofts | Vintage | Studio ,1BA | $0.95 |
Lakeside Estates | 2 Bed 2 Bath Single Section | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Old Market Lofts | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Skinner Macaroni Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
1819 Pinkney St, Unit 3 | 1819 Pinkney St | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
Harney Street Apartments in the Old Market | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.36 |
Featherstone Apartments | One Bedroom | One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Westbrook Tower | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Carter Lake
What type of rentals are currently available in Carter Lake?
There are currently 182 Apartments for Rent in Carter Lake, IA with pricing that ranges from $575 to $5,521. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carter Lake ranging from $775 to $2,950.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Carter Lake?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Carter Lake ranges from $775 to $2,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,844.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Carter Lake?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Carter Lake range from $1,050 to $3,648, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $1,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,500.
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