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Carlisle, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carlisle Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carlisle, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Sutton Hill in the East Des Moines neighborhood priced from $583. Melbourne in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $627. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carlisle apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sutton HillB22BR,1BA$583
MelbourneA2 - 40 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$627
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$695
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$700
The RidgesS1 - RenovatedStudio,1BA$710

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carlisle, IA and Nearby

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carlisle area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 bath Model at Southbrook Green in the in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Carlisle apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes starting at $850 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carlisle apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Southbrook Green3 Bedroom 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.05
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
The Meadows2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.91
Peterson Place Apartments772 BUILDING2BR,1BA$0.99
McKinley Apartments2BD/1.5BA2BR,2BA$1.04
SomersetB32BR,1BA$1.04
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$0.98
Sutton HillB32BR,1BA$0.98
Rosemont PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.03
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$1.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carlisle

What type of rentals are currently available in Carlisle?

There are currently 47 Apartments for Rent in Carlisle, IA with pricing that ranges from $583 to $2,102. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carlisle ranging from $895 to $2,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Carlisle?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Carlisle ranges from $895 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,536.

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