Cheap Apartments for Rent in Grimes, IA from $600 (22 Rentals)
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Destination 141

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Grimes, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Grimes?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Grimes Studio Apartments | $1,062 | $913 | $1,649 |
Cheap Grimes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,170 | $776 | $2,084 |
Cheap Grimes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,383 | $740 | $2,880 |
Cheap Grimes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,689 | $1,073 | $2,830 |
Cheap Grimes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,372 | $1,995 | $2,750 |
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Cheapest Available Grimes Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Grimes, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Meadowlark Place in the Kennybrook neighborhood priced from $799. Element Urbandale in the Windsor Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Grimes apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Meadowlark Place | B1 - 40 - Income Restricted | 2BR,2BA | $799 |
Element Urbandale | B3p | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
501 NE Jacob St | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Destination 141 | Apartment - Studio | Studio,1BA | $913 |
Cross Creek | aa | 1BR,1BA | $931 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grimes, IA
As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grimes area is the $1.28 price per square foot 4 BR 2 1/2 BA Model at 6956 Poppy Ct in the in the Green Meadows West neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Grimes apartment is the 3 Bdrm Model at Reserve at Glenstone starting at $1,394 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Kennybrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grimes apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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6956 Poppy Ct | 4 BR 2 1/2 BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.28 |
Reserve at Glenstone | 3 Bdrm | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
Adam Ridge Condos | AC.3B.2B.B/P | 3BR,2BA | $1.07 |
Providence Pointe | 2A 1161 sf | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
Holcomb Place | B | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
The Reserve at Destination Pointe | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
Silver Oak Condos | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
Sterling Pointe | Two Bedroom SP | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
Crescent Chase | The Executive | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
501 NE Jacob St | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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Getting Around Grimes, IA
Walk Score®
26 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
40 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grimes Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Grimes?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Grimes is at Destination 141 listed at $913.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Grimes Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Grimes Apartment is $931 at Cross Creek.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Grimes Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Grimes is starting from $799 at Meadowlark Place.
What is the most affordable Grimes Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Grimes Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadowlark Place and starts from $1,073.
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