Cheap Apartments for Rent in Grimes, IA from $600 (24 Rentals)

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Northway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northway Apartments

205 NW 8th StGrimes, IA 50111
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612 NE 4th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

612 NE 4th St

612 NE 4th StGrimes, IA 50111
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Parkview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Apartments

403 W 1st StGrimes, IA 50111
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Latitude Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Latitude Lofts

551 SE Gateway DrGrimes, IA 50111
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Grimes Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grimes Park

155 SW Maplewood DrGrimes, IA 50111

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Peppertree Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Peppertree Apartments

10821 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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Grimes, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Grimes Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Grimes, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Brookside Apartments 317 SE Jacobs St in the Kennybrook neighborhood priced from $850. Douglas Park Apartments in the Cross Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Grimes apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brookside Apartments 317 SE Jacobs St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$875
Cross Creeka1BR,1BA$899
501 NE Jacob St2 BR2BR,1BA$900
Destination 141Apartment - StudioStudio,1BA$931

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grimes, IA

As of June 12, 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 $1,374 with a $1.14 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6956 Poppy Ct4 BR 2 1/2 BA2BR,2.5BA$1.28
Reserve at Glenstone3 Bdrm3BR,2BA$1.14
The Allure at 1413 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.31
Providence Pointe2A 1161 sf2BR,2BA$1.20
Holcomb PlaceB2BR,2BA$1.19
Adam Ridge CondosAC.2B.2B.B/P2BR,2BA$1.10
Silver Oak Condos2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.30
Sterling PointeTwo Bedroom SP2BR,2BA$1.29
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.09
501 NE Jacob St2 BR2BR,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

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 $931.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Grimes Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Grimes Apartment is $850 at Brookside Apartments 317 SE Jacobs St.

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 $875 at Douglas Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Grimes Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Grimes Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oak Crossing and starts from $1,101.

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