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Highlights

  • Prime location
  • Open floor plans
  • Modern convenience
  • Living area
  • New flooring and paint throughout
  • Well-designed living space

Location

605 1st Avenue North, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501, United States
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Management

Cornerstone Property Management Group

Leasing office

(515) 408-4323

Property Overview

The Carnegie presents a highly favorable opportunity for renters, highlighted by a prime location with easy access to transportation and amenities, earning a location rating of 9 out of 10. With open floor plans and well-designed living spaces, it features modern conveniences that enhance quality of life. Additionally, the property enjoys strong ratings in overall value and amenities, underscoring its competitive pricing and appealing offering to prospective tenants.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, The Carnegie is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Carnegie has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath753 sqft$695 /mo1 unit available**FIRST MONTH RENT FREE W/ 13 MONTH LEASE** *2 Bedrooms *Beautiful high ceilings *New flooring and paint throughout *Laundry on same level *Water & Garbage included! *$695/month & $695 deposit *No HUD (Section 8) *1 Pet allowed with additional pet rent ($50/mo) *Renter’s Insurance is required for all Cornerstone properties*

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Amenities for The Carnegie

Services

Water and Garbage
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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Building details

Property details

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About The Carnegie

HomeApartments in Fort Dodge The Carnegie

Welcome to The Carnegie in Fort Dodge, IA, where historic charm meets modern convenience. This beautiful building offers open floor plans that provide a spacious living area for you to make your own. With its unique character and prime location close to food and entertainment downtown. The Carnegie is the perfect place to call home. Experience the beauty of a historic building while enjoying the comfort of a well-designed living space. Don't miss out on the opportunity to live in this one-of-a-kind apartment.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, The Carnegie is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Carnegie has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The Carnegie
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
The Carnegie offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, The Carnegie is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Carnegie is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While The Carnegie does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The Carnegie provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How The Carnegie compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.4 mile away

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
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Rent trends in Fort Dodge

2-bedroom apartments at The Carnegie cost about 16% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Fort Dodge.

Median rents as of Dec 6 2025.
Fort Dodge
A table of studio rental data trends in Fort Dodge
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$659
January 2024$564
February 2024$450
March 2024$522
April 2024$646
May 2024$450
June 2024$450
July 2024$538
August 2024$830
September 2024$850
October 2024$813
November 2024$784
December 2024$742
January 2025$708
February 2025$663
March 2025$637
April 2025$676
May 2025$673
June 2025$677
July 2025$595
August 2025$808
September 2025$860
October 2025$868
November 2025$876
December 2025$878

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$27,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $27,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $695.
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Schools near The Carnegie

Feelhaver Elementary School

1300 14th ave n

fort dodge, IA, 50501

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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Fort Dodge near 605 1st Avenue North

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 605 1st Avenue North, Fort Dodge

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

3/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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