Cheap Apartments for Rent in Grimes, IA from $750 (41 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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Grimes Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grimes Park

155 SW Maplewood DrGrimes, IA 50111
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501 NE Jacob St
2 Bedroom Apartments

501 NE Jacob St

501 NE Jacob StGrimes, IA 50111
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Oak Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Crossing

310 Gateway DrGrimes, IA 50111
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Walnut Lake
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$1,111 - $1,506

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Base Rent$1,111 - $1,506

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Walnut Lake

4454 142nd StUrbandale, IA 50323
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Holcomb Place
$1,295

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Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
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Holcomb Place

14300 Holcomb AveUrbandale, IA 50323
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Peppertree Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Peppertree Apartments

10821 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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Cross Creek
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cross Creek

8714 Meredith DrUrbandale, 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 2 Beds unit found at Douglas Park Apartments in the Cross Creek neighborhood priced from $750. The Summit at Heritage Apartments in the Kennybrook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $878. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Grimes apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$750
The Summit at Heritage ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$878
Destination 141Apartment - StudioStudio,1BA$895
Oak Crossing1x11BR,1BA$904
Bristol RidgeB12BR,1BA$914
Cross CreekB22BR,1BA$922
608 NE 4th Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$935
Element UrbandaleB3p2BR,1BA$975
Meadowlark PlaceA11BR,1BA$1,025
Providence Pointe1E 724 sf1BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grimes, IA

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Grimes area is the $1.17 price per square foot 4 BR 2 1/2 BA Model at 6957 Poppy Ct in the in the Kennybrook neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Grimes apartment is the DTH Model at Brixin at Magnolia Heights starting at $1,875 with a $1.23 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.
6957 Poppy Ct4 BR 2 1/2 BA4BR,2.5BA$1.17
Brixin at Magnolia HeightsDTH3BR,2.5BA$1.23
Adam RidgeAC.3B.2B.B/P3BR,2BA$1.16
Timber Hills2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath - 819802BR,2.5BA$1.17
Sterling PointeBrooklyn2BR,2BA$1.23
The Lofts at NorthPark2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Element UrbandaleB3p2BR,1BA$1.10
The Reserve at Destination PointeOne Bedroom End1BR,1BA$1.29
Bristol RidgeB12BR,1BA$1.14
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94

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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 The Summit at Heritage Apartments listed at $878.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Grimes Apartment is $904 at Oak Crossing.

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 $750 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 Meadowlark Place and starts from $1,048.

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