Cheap Apartments for Rent in Grimes, IA from $600 (25 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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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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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

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 Bristol Ridge in the Cross Creek neighborhood priced from $744. Douglas Park Apartments in the Cross Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Grimes apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bristol RidgeA21BR,1BA$744
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$750
Affordable Grimes apartments minutes from everything!2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$845
Element UrbandaleC12BR,2BA$894
Destination 141Apartment - StudioStudio,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grimes, IA

As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Grimes area is the $1.24 price per square foot A Model at James Point Luxury Townhomes in the in the Kennybrook neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Grimes apartment is the 3BR/2.5BA Model at Orchard View Townhomes starting at $1,850 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Cross Creek 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.
James Point Luxury TownhomesA3BR,2.5BA$1.24
Orchard View Townhomes3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.19
Reserve at Glenstone3 Bdrm3BR,2BA$1.08
Adam Ridge CondosAC.3B.2B.B/P3BR,2BA$1.16
Silver Oak Condos2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.20
Sterling Pointe ApartmentsTwo Bedroom SP2BR,2BA$1.18
Crescent ChaseThe Professional2BR,2BA$1.21
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Affordable Grimes apartments minutes from everything!2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.06
Bristol RidgeA21BR,1BA$1.15

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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 $744 at Bristol Ridge.

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 Oak Crossing and starts from $1,110.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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