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Rental Market Trends in Carlisle, IA

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Carlisle, IA is $707/month.

Rent in Carlisle is 58% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$707/month

Average Rent

284 Sq Ft

Average Size

+0.7%

Change / Year

3

Available Apartments

Carlisle rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Carlisle average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Carlisle average $707 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Carlisle average $854 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Carlisle average $1,597 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$707/month
284 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$854/month
1,026 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,597/month
1,302 Sq Ft
View Carlisle Apartments

How much has average rent changed in Carlisle, IA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $6 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Carlisle, IA

September 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Carlisle, IA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
67% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Carlisle, IA?

Because the average rent in Carlisle is $707, you’ll want to make about $2,356 per month or $28,272 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Carlisle, IA

3 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Carlisle, IA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

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    Avg Rent: $1,117/month

  • Norwalk

    Norwalk

    Avg Rent: $1,076/month

  • Indianola

    Indianola

    Avg Rent: $752/month

  • Windsor Heights

    Windsor Heights

    Avg Rent: $1,197/month

  • Mitchellville

    Mitchellville

    Avg Rent: $626/month

  • Cumming

    Cumming

    Avg Rent: $1,298/month

  • Bondurant

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    Avg Rent: $966/month

Apartment Communities in Carlisle We Think You'll Love

Danamere Village

Danamere Village

840 Bellflower Dr,
Carlisle, IA 50047

3 Beds | $1,605

Southern Horizon by Kading

Southern Horizon by Kading

7400 Meadowlands Dr,
Des Moines, IA 50320

3 Beds | $1,250

Evergreen Terrace

Evergreen Terrace

2101-2111 E Caulder Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50320

1-2 Beds | $790 - $1,000

Yellowbanks

Yellowbanks

5756 Basswood Ln,
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

3 Beds | $1,330 - $1,440

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Carlisle?

The average rent in Carlisle is $707 per month, which is 57.5% lower than the national average of $1,665.

Are rents going up or down in Carlisle?

Rents in Carlisle, IA are increasing, with prices up 0.7% year-over-year and $6 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Carlisle?

In Carlisle, IA, 67% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Iowa Carlisle Rental Trends

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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