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property at 301 SE 11th St

$1,500

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$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Mar 1

301 SE 11th St

GrimesIA50111

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property at 105 NW 8th St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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105 NW 8th St, Unit 205

105 NW 8th St
GrimesIA50111

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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 Douglas Park Apartments in the Cross Creek neighborhood priced from $750. Element Urbandale in the Cross Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $894. 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
Element UrbandaleC12BR,2BA$894
Bristol RidgeB32BR,1BA$894

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grimes, IA

As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Grimes area is the $1.28 price per square foot Capewood Model at Redwood Grimes in the in the Kennybrook neighborhood starting from $2,074. The second greatest value Grimes apartment is the A Model at James Point Luxury Townhomes starting at $1,950 with a $1.24 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.
Redwood GrimesCapewood2BR,2BA$1.28
James Point Luxury TownhomesA3BR,2.5BA$1.24
Adam Ridge CondosAC.3B.2B.B/P3BR,2BA$1.16
4805 86th St, Unit 294805 86th St2BR,2BA$0.89
Reserve at Glenstone2 Bdrm 10062BR,2BA$1.26
Silver Oak Condos2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.20
Element UrbandaleC1p2BR,2BA$1.18
The Reserve at Destination PointeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Bristol RidgeB32BR,1BA$1.11
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94

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Frequently Asked Questions about Grimes

What type of rentals are currently available in Grimes?

There are currently 110 Apartments for Rent in Grimes, IA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $2,759. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Grimes ranging from $1,145 to $4,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Grimes?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Grimes ranges from $1,145 to $4,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,730.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Grimes?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Grimes range from $1,295 to $2,759, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,145 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,395.

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