
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Grinnell, IA from $300 (13 Rentals)
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The Tallcorn

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702 S Roche St
Grinnell, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Grinnell?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Grinnell Studio Apartments | $948 | $650 | $1,248 |
Grinnell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,196 | $394 | $2,472 |
Grinnell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,309 | $467 | $3,122 |
Grinnell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,421 | $536 | $3,830 |
Grinnell 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,292 | $1,292 | $1,292 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Grinnell, IA
Pricing Updated: 03/26/2025Current apartment rentals in the Grinnell, 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 Grinnell Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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East Gate Estates | $901 | $536 | 793 |
West Towne | $901 | $536 | 793 |
Cheapest Available Grinnell Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Grinnell, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Reserves at South Lake in the East Gate Estates neighborhood priced from $395. The Tallcorn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $475. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Grinnell apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Reserves at South Lake | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $395 |
The Tallcorn | 1 bedroom, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $475 |
Hotel Maytag Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
Newton Park Apartments | 1BR - 30% Gross Income | 1BR,1BA | $676 |
Woodland Heights | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $685 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grinnell, IA and Nearby
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grinnell area is the $0.96 price per square foot D1 - 40 - Income Restricted Model at Hawthorne Pointe in the in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,292. The second greatest value Grinnell apartment is the B3 Model at Southern Hills starting at $1,125 with a $0.97 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Grinnell apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hawthorne Pointe | D1 - 40 - Income Restricted | 4BR,2BA | $0.96 |
Southern Hills | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
Walnut Pointe | Villa | 3BR,1BA | $0.97 |
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
Hunters Run | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Stella Townhomes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
The Reserves at South Lake | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $0.61 |
The Tallcorn | 1 bedroom, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.78 |
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Getting Around Grinnell, IA
Walk Score®
39 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grinnell Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Grinnell?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Grinnell is under $803.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Grinnell?
The cheapest apartment in Grinnell is The Reserves at South Lake which is listed at $395, while the average apartment in Grinnell costs $901.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Grinnell?
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 568 regular apartments in Grinnell 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 Grinnell?
Cheap apartments in Grinnell have an average cost of $392 which is $509 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grinnell.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
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