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Highlights

  • Open layout
  • Modern comfort
  • Soaring ceilings
  • Updated kitchen
  • Beautiful original hardwood floors
  • Solid doors

Location

305 Grand Ave, Spencer, IA 51301, USA
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Leasing office

(712) 580-5544

Property Overview

305 Grand Avenue Apartments offers a solid overall experience with a Zumper expert rating of 7.7, reflecting its appeal to renters. With impressive ratings for price, amenities, and location, it provides a well-rounded living environment characterized by modern comforts and notable features such as soaring ceilings and hardwood floors. Additionally, its proximity to highly-rated schools and competitive value underscores its attractiveness within the local market.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

7.7
Very Good
305 Grand Avenue Apartments is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby

Floor plans

1/11 bed1 bath750 sqft$675 /mo

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One-time. Refundable.

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About 305 Grand Avenue Apartments

Home 305 Grand Avenue Apartments

This charming 750-square-foot loft in the historic Union Block Lofts blends vintage character with modern comfort. Soaring ceilings and tall, original wood-framed windows flood the space with natural light, highlighting beautiful original hardwood floors and rich wood trim throughout. The open layout features an updated kitchen with timeless finishes, and a cozy living area framed byvin tage details. Classic woodwork, solid doors, and antique-style hardware bring warmth and authenticity, while modern amenities ensure effortless living. A perfect blend of historic charm and contemporary ease in downtown .


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.7
/10
Very Good
305 Grand Avenue Apartments is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated 305 Grand Avenue Apartments
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, 305 Grand Avenue Apartments is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 305 Grand Avenue Apartments is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
305 Grand Avenue Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 305 Grand Avenue Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
305 Grand Avenue Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 305 Grand Avenue Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 91 sqft larger than other listings nearby

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Rent trends in Spencer

1-bedroom apartments at 305 Grand Avenue Apartments cost about the same as the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Spencer.

Median rents as of Dec 20 2025.
Spencer
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Spencer
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$815
April 2024$870
May 2024$700
June 2024$700
February 2025$750
March 2025$750
April 2025$855
May 2025$855
November 2025$683
December 2025$691

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$27,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $27,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $675.
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Schools near 305 Grand Avenue Apartments

Johnson Elementary School

724 west 9th st

spencer, IA, 51301

PK, KPublic
B

Lincoln Elementary School

615 4th ave sw

spencer, IA, 51301

3-5Public
B-

Fairview Park Elementary School

1508 5th ave east

spencer, IA, 51301

1-2Public
B-
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Getting around Spencer near 305 Grand Ave

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Points of interest for 305 Grand Ave, Spencer

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 305 Grand Ave

Fareway
104 E 8th St
Hy-Vee
819 Grand Ave
Many Hands Market
1019 S Grand Ave
Walmart Supercenter
500 11th St SW

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