Cheap Apartments for Rent in Grimes, IA from $600 (53 Rentals)

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property at 105 NW 8th St

$1,390

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$1,390

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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105 NW 8th St, Unit 205

105 NW 8th St
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property at 301 SE 11th St

$1,550

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$1,550

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 4

301 SE 11th St, Unit 903

301 SE 11th St
GrimesIA50111

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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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501 NE Jacob St
2 Bedroom Apartments

501 NE Jacob St

501 NE Jacob StGrimes, IA 50111
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Caymus Park Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Caymus Park Villas

2508-2514 NE 5th StGrimes, IA 50111
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property at 10457 Dorset Dr

$1,290 - $1,495

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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10457 Dorset Dr

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Holcomb Place
$1,430 - $1,480
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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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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. Grimes Park Apartments in the Kennybrook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $805. 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
Grimes Park Apartments1BR - 30% of Gross Income1BR,1BA$805
Bristol RidgeB12BR,1BA$832
Sunrise Crest Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$885
Destination 141Apartment - StudioStudio,1BA$895
Meadowlark PlaceB2 - 40 - Income Restricted2BR,2BA$904
Element UrbandaleC1p2BR,2BA$935
Crescent ChaseThe Master Suite2BR,2BA$1,000
The Summit at Heritage ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,019
The Lofts at NorthPark2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grimes, IA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Grimes area is the $1.20 price per square foot 4BR/2.5BA Model at Orchard View Townhomes in the in the Cross Creek neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Grimes apartment is the 4 BR 2 1/2 BA Model at 6957 Poppy Ct starting at $1,995 with a $1.17 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.
Orchard View Townhomes4BR/2.5BA4BR,2.5BA$1.20
6957 Poppy Ct4 BR 2 1/2 BA4BR,2.5BA$1.17
James Point Luxury TownhomesA3BR,2.5BA$1.25
Providence Pointe3A 1360 sf3BR,2BA$1.22
The Lofts at NorthPark2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Crescent ChaseThe Master Suite2BR,2BA$1.05
Element UrbandaleC1p2BR,2BA$1.00
Bristol RidgeB32BR,1BA$1.13
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Sunrise Crest Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.11

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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 $895.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Grimes Apartment is $805 at Grimes Park Apartments.

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 Bristol Ridge and starts from $1,136.

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