
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Gate Estates Neighborhood of Grinnell, IA from $300 (14 Rentals)
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THE ARBORS APARTMENTS

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East Gate Estates, Grinnell, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Gate Estates?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Gate Estates Studio Apartments | $675 | $675 | $675 |
East Gate Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $856 | $420 | $1,025 |
East Gate Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $848 | $730 | $950 |
East Gate Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $817 | $536 | $999 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the East Gate Estates Neighborhood of Grinnell, IA.
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Cheapest Available East Gate Estates Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Gate Estates area of Grinnell, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Reserves at South Lake priced from $395. Spaulding Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable East Gate Estates apartments for rent in Grinnell, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Reserves at South Lake | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $395 |
Spaulding Lofts | A5 - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
Grinnell Park Apartments | 2BR - 30% of Gross Income | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Gate Estates, IA
As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Gate Estates area is the $0.83 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at THE ARBORS APARTMENTS in the in the East Gate Estates neighborhood starting from $825. The second greatest value East Gate Estates apartment is the 802 Reed St Model at 802 Reed St, Unit 101 starting at $995 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the East Gate Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Gate Estates apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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THE ARBORS APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
802 Reed St, Unit 101 | 802 Reed St | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Grinnell Park Apartments | 2BR - 30% of Gross Income | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Spaulding Lofts | A5 - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
1009 Spring St, Unit Apt 1 | 1009 Spring St | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
The Reserves at South Lake | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $0.61 |
1008 Pearl St, Unit 3 | 1008 Pearl St | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
508 West St, Unit 508B | 508 West St | Studio ,1BA | $1.93 |
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Best Local Schools in East Gate Estates, Grinnell, IA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Gate Estates Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Gate Estates?
The cheapest apartment in East Gate Estates is The Reserves at South Lake which is listed at $395, while the average apartment in East Gate Estates costs $897.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Gate Estates?
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 13 regular apartments in East Gate Estates 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 East Gate Estates?
Cheap apartments in East Gate Estates have an average cost of $609 which is $288 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Gate Estates.
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