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Brookside Apartments 317 SE Jacobs St

501 NE Jacob St

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7815 Douglas Ave

530 Laurel St
Grimes, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Grimes?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Grimes Studio Apartments | $1,080 | $929 | $1,840 |
Cheap Grimes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,149 | $776 | $2,044 |
Cheap Grimes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,394 | $740 | $2,838 |
Cheap Grimes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,697 | $1,100 | $2,796 |
Cheap Grimes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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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 Brookside Apartments 317 SE Jacobs St in the Kennybrook neighborhood priced from $850. Douglas Park Apartments in the Cross Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Grimes apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Brookside Apartments 317 SE Jacobs St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Douglas Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
Cross Creek | a | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
501 NE Jacob St | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Destination 141 | Apartment - Studio | Studio,1BA | $931 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grimes, IA
As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grimes area is the $1.28 price per square foot 4 BR 2 1/2 BA Model at 6956 Poppy Ct in the in the Green Meadows West neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Grimes apartment is the 3 Bdrm Model at Reserve at Glenstone starting at $1,374 with a $1.14 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. |
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6956 Poppy Ct | 4 BR 2 1/2 BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.28 |
Reserve at Glenstone | 3 Bdrm | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
The Allure at 141 | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.31 |
Providence Pointe | 2A 1161 sf | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
Holcomb Place | B | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
Adam Ridge Condos | AC.2B.2B.B/P | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
Silver Oak Condos | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
Sterling Pointe | Two Bedroom SP | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
Douglas Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
501 NE Jacob St | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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Getting Around Grimes, IA
Walk Score®
26 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
40 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 $931.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Grimes Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Grimes Apartment is $850 at Brookside Apartments 317 SE Jacobs St.
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 $875 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 $1,101.
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