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The Reserves at South Lake
500 Industrial AveGrinnell, IA 50112
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$394 - $1,0071 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Clock Tower Senior Apartments
403 E Church StMarshalltown, IA 50158
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Courtyard Apartments
1453 N 11th Ave ENewton, IA 50208
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Southern Hills
2510 S 6th StMarshalltown, IA 50158
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Woodland Heights
1800 W 4th St NNewton, IA 50208
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Hunters Run
821 S 13th Ave ENewton, IA 50208
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124 S 2nd St
KnoxvilleIA50138
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Grinnell, IA Local Guide
Downtown Grinnell by Aaron Tait is licensed under CC BY 2.0
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Grinnell?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grinnell Studio Apartments | $725 | $725 | $725 |
| Grinnell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,224 | $394 | $2,379 |
| Grinnell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,164 | $467 | $2,973 |
| Grinnell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,074 | $536 | $2,921 |
| Grinnell 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,421 | $1,421 | $1,421 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Grinnell, IA
Pricing Updated: 07/29/2025Current apartment rentals in the Grinnell, IA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Grinnell Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Gate Estates | $949 | $536 | 19 |
| West Towne | $949 | $536 | 19 |
Cheapest Available Grinnell Apartments for Rent and Nearby
The cheapest available apartment rental in Grinnell, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Reserves at South Lake in the East Gate Estates neighborhood priced from $395. The Tallcorn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $620. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Grinnell apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reserves at South Lake | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $395 |
| The Tallcorn | 1 bedroom, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $620 |
| Courtyard Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $624 |
| Hunters Run | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $695 |
| 425 McClellan St | 1Br1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grinnell, IA and Nearby
As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grinnell area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3BR/2BA Model at Altoona Park Apartments in the in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Grinnell apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at THE ARBORS APARTMENTS starting at $825 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the East Gate Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grinnell apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona Park Apartments | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| THE ARBORS APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| Clock Tower Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom Market | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Hunters Run | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| Woodland Heights | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 425 McClellan St | 1Br1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Courtyard Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| The Reserves at South Lake | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $0.61 |
| The Tallcorn | 1 bedroom, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
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39 / 100
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Most errands require a car
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53 / 100
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Some bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grinnell Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Grinnell?
The cheapest apartment in Grinnell is The Reserves at South Lake which is listed at $395, while the average apartment in Grinnell costs $949.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Grinnell?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 38 regular apartments in Grinnell that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Grinnell?
Cheap apartments in Grinnell have an average cost of $845 which is $104 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grinnell.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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