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

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West Towne, Grinnell, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Towne?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Towne Studio Apartments | $675 | $675 | $675 |
West Towne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $856 | $420 | $1,025 |
West Towne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $848 | $730 | $950 |
West Towne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $843 | $536 | $999 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the West Towne Neighborhood of Grinnell, IA.
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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. Spaulding Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable West Towne 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 West Towne, IA
As of June 20, 2025 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 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 West Towne 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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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 13 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 $618 which is $331 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Towne.
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