Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Towne Neighborhood of Grinnell, IA from $300 (12 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
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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

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Cheapest Available West Towne Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Towne area of Grinnell, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Reserves at South Lake priced from $395. Grinnell Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $803. Here are the most affordable West Towne apartments for rent in Grinnell, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$395
Grinnell Park Apartments1BR - 30% of Gross Income1BR,1BA$803
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$825
Spaulding LoftsB6 - Income Restricted2BR,2BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Towne, IA

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Towne 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 West Towne apartment is the B6 - Income Restricted Model at Spaulding Lofts starting at $950 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the East Gate Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Towne apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Spaulding LoftsB6 - Income Restricted2BR,2BA$0.97
1533 Elm St, Unit 1535 Elm St Grinnell1533 Elm St2BR,1BA$1.39
Grinnell Park Apartments2BR - 30% of Gross Income2BR,1BA$1.34
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$0.61

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Towne Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Towne?

The cheapest apartment in West Towne is The Reserves at South Lake which is listed at $395, while the average apartment in West Towne costs $949.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Towne?

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 15 regular apartments in West Towne 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 West Towne?

Cheap apartments in West Towne have an average cost of $610 which is $339 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Towne.

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