Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Gate Estates Neighborhood of Grinnell, IA from $300 (13 Rentals)

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920 High St
4 Bedroom Apartments

920 High St

920 High StGrinnell, IA 50112
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Poynter Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Poynter Apartments

412 3rd AveGrinnell, IA 50112
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1120 Reed St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1120 Reed St

1120 Reed StGrinnell, IA 50112

East Gate Estates, Grinnell, IA Local Guide

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 $750. Here are the most affordable East Gate Estates apartments for rent in Grinnell, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$395
Spaulding LoftsA5 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$750
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$825
Grinnell Park Apartments2BR - 30% of Gross Income2BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Gate Estates, IA

As of October 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Gate Estates area is the $1.09 price per square foot 921 Broad St Model at 921 Broad St, Unit Y in the in the East Gate Estates neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value East Gate Estates 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 East Gate Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
921 Broad St, Unit Y921 Broad St3BR,1.5BA$1.09
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.83
802 Reed St, Unit 101802 Reed St1BR,1BA$1.18
Grinnell Park Apartments2BR - 30% of Gross Income2BR,1BA$1.24
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$0.61
Spaulding LoftsA2 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.27

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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 $949.

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 23 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 $773 which is $176 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Gate Estates.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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