
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Grimes, IA from $600 (44 Rentals)
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Oak Crossing

Destination 141

The Allure at 141

The Summit at Heritage Apartments

Meadowlark Place

The Reserve at Destination Pointe

Reserve at Glenstone
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Northway Apartments

612 NE 4th St

Parkview Apartments

Grimes Park Apartments

Latitude Lofts

Thomas Square at Grimes

Grimes Park

501 NE Jacob St
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Brookside Apartments

Chevalia Ridge Apartments Grimes

The Lofts at NorthPark

Douglas Park Apartments

Bristol Ridge

Element Urbandale

Walnut Lake Apartments

10151 Sutton Dr, Unit 6
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Crescent Chase

Providence Pointe

Stonegate Crossing

Sterling Pointe

White Oak Apartments

10516 Dorset Dr

10457 Dorset Dr

Adam Ridge Condos
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Silver Oak Condos

10448 Dorset Dr

10301 Dorset Dr

Peppertree Apartments

Cross Creek

10151 Sutton Pl

10141 Sutton Dr

7815 Douglas Ave
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6030 Bremen Ct

4807 NW Aurora Ave.

Timber Hills Airline

4312 50th St
Grimes, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Grimes?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Grimes Studio Apartments | $1,011 | $895 | $1,598 |
| Cheap Grimes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,136 | $700 | $2,116 |
| Cheap Grimes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,267 | $750 | $2,416 |
| Cheap Grimes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,694 | $998 | $3,211 |
| Cheap Grimes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,155 | $2,096 | $2,295 |
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Cheapest Available Grimes Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Grimes, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Lofts at NorthPark in the Cross Creek neighborhood priced from $700. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lofts at NorthPark | 1X1 656 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Douglas Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Oak Crossing | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $853 |
| Destination 141 | Apartment - Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Bristol Ridge | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $906 |
| Cross Creek | 2 Bed-Fs | 2BR,2BA | $956 |
| Walnut Lake Apartments | Hickory | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Element Urbandale | C1p | 2BR,2BA | $985 |
| The Allure at 141 | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Meadowlark Place | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grimes, IA
As of April 26, 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 6956 Poppy Ct starting at $2,195 with a $1.28 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard View Townhomes | 4BR/2.5BA | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.20 |
| 6956 Poppy Ct | 4 BR 2 1/2 BA | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.28 |
| James Point Luxury Townhomes | A | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.25 |
| Reserve at Glenstone | 3 Bdrm | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Silver Oak Condos | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Crescent Chase | The Master Suite | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Element Urbandale | B3p | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Bristol Ridge | B3 | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Douglas Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| The Lofts at NorthPark | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
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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 $700 at The Lofts at NorthPark.
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 $998.
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