Cheap Apartments for Rent in Grinnell, IA from $300 (16 Rentals)

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Stella Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stella Townhomes

1236 Bliss StreetGrinnell, IA 50112
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17 E Howard St
1 Bedroom Apartments

17 E Howard St

17 E Howard StColfax, IA 50054
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110 N Maple St
2 Bedroom Apartments

110 N Maple St

110 N Maple StColfax, IA 50054
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Grinnell, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Grinnell, IA

Pricing Updated: 04/29/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Gate Estates$867$5368
West Towne$867$5368

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$395
The Tallcorn1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$475
Hotel Maytag ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
Newton Park Apartments1BR - 30% Gross Income1BR,1BA$676
Hunters RunB22BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grinnell, IA and Nearby

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grinnell area is the $0.97 price per square foot B3 Model at Southern Hills in the starting from $1,125. The second greatest value Grinnell apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at THE ARBORS APARTMENTS starting at $825 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the East Gate Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grinnell apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Southern HillsB32BR,2BA$0.97
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Clock Tower Senior Apartments2 Bedroom Market2BR,2BA$1.03
Hunters RunB22BR,1BA$0.82
Walnut Creek Apartments2 BD Classic2BR,1BA$1.00
SUNDANCE MARSHALLTOWN APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.97
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Woodland Heights2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$0.61
The Tallcorn1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.78

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Getting Around Grinnell, IA

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39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

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53 / 100

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Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grinnell Apartments

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 $867.

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 2 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 $366 which is $501 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grinnell.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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