
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carter Lake, IA from $400 (43 Rentals)
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Securities Downtown

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Dizzy Mule

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Corvina Apartments
Carter Lake, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carter Lake?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Carter Lake Studio Apartments | $1,475 | $685 | $4,969 |
Carter Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,386 | $575 | $2,690 |
Carter Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,951 | $700 | $3,570 |
Carter Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,317 | $1,050 | $4,586 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carter Lake, IA
Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025Current 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 | $2,070 | $750 | 6235 |
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 Maple Second in the Old Market neighborhood priced from $800. Hotel Flatiron in the Old Market neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $840. 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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Maple Second | One Bed/One Bath | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Hotel Flatiron | Ziegman-B2 | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
Dahlman Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $845 |
1115 Harney Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $875 |
Securities Downtown | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
22 Floors | Fine Line | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Muse Omaha | The CJ | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Kensington Tower Apartments | #2 Layout | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
The Bank | The Peso | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
3633 Avenue A | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carter Lake, IA and Nearby
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carter Lake area is the $1.56 price per square foot Vera Model at TipTop Apartments in the in the Old Market neighborhood starting from $2,075. The second greatest value Carter Lake apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Cornerstone Apartments starting at $1,475 with a $1.18 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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TipTop Apartments | Vera | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Cornerstone Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
L14 Flats | Gallery | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
The Riley - 1012 Douglas St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Nichol Flats | 1x1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Skinner Macaroni Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Bloc 12 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Old Market Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
1115 Harney Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.25 |
Dahlman Flats | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.54 |
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Getting Around Carter Lake, IA
Walk Score®
32 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
49 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carter Lake?
The cheapest apartment in Carter Lake is Maple Second which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Carter Lake costs $2,070.
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 4,412 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 $1,502 which is $568 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carter Lake.
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