Cheap Apartments for Rent in Grimes, IA from $600 (46 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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Oak Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Crossing

310 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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Walnut Lake
$1,152 - $1,502
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Walnut Lake

4454 142nd StUrbandale, IA 50323
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Holcomb Place
$1,430 - $1,480
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$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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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 Bristol Ridge in the Cross Creek neighborhood priced from $738. Sunrise Crest Apartments in the Kennybrook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $885. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Grimes apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bristol RidgeB12BR,1BA$738
Sunrise Crest Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$885
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$925
Meadowlark PlaceA11BR,1BA$1,025
Cross CreekB72BR,1BA$1,028
Destination 141Apartment- 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,095
The Lofts at NorthPark2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,100
The Reserve at Destination PointeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,121
Foxdale Condominiums2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,150
Sterling PointeBrooklyn2BR,2BA$1,240

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grimes, IA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Grimes area is the $1.15 price per square foot 4BR/2.5BA Model at Orchard View Townhomes in the in the Cross Creek neighborhood starting from $2,295. 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$1.15
6957 Poppy Ct4 BR 2 1/2 BA4BR,2.5BA$1.17
Brixin at Magnolia HeightsDTH3BR,2.5BA$1.23
Walnut LakeSpruce3BR,2BA$1.12
Holcomb PlaceB2BR,2BA$1.26
Sterling PointeBrooklyn2BR,2BA$1.25
The Lofts at NorthPark2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Bristol RidgeB52BR,2BA$1.05
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.16
Sunrise Crest Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grimes Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Grimes Apartment is $1,025 at Meadowlark Place.

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 $738 at Bristol Ridge.

What is the most affordable Grimes Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Grimes Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sterling Pointe and starts from $1,375.

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

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