506 E 18th St
506 E 18th St,
Carroll, IA 51401
$825 | 2 Beds
Situated in western Iowa, Carroll is considered a big city, surrounded by charming small towns. Restaurants, retailers, and supermarkets reside along Lincoln Avenue, and there’s everything from wineries and pizzerias to coffee houses and brewing companies. There are quite a few city parks in Carroll, including Graham Park and Minchen Park, not to mention the Carroll Municipal Golf Course!
Major cities like Des Moines and Omaha, Nebraska are about a 90 minute commute from Carroll, so this city offers a secluded feel from metropolitan living. However, there’s plenty to do in the city itself. Private and public schools area available in the area, and the sprawling Swan Lake State Park sits directly below Carroll!
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Carroll, IA is $438 for a studio, $553 for one bedroom, $670 for two bedrooms, and $775 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carroll has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
The cost of living in Carroll, IA is 7.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Carroll is 29.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $438 - $775. You can expect to pay 4.1% more for groceries, 6.6% less for utilities, and 7.5% more for transportation.
Somewhat Walkable
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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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† 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.
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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 February 2025.