5+ Days Ago
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411 W 1st St, Grimes, IA 50111, USA
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Property Overview
Parkview Apartments is a highly rated community with an overall expert score of 8.4/10, strong trustworthiness, and on-site laundry for added convenience. With a perfect 10/10 price rating and 8/10 amenities rating, it offers excellent value for money, while its 9/10 location rating reflects convenient access to nearby schools and everyday essentials.
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.
Things you’ll love
High school nearby- Middle school nearby
- Less expensive
Floor plans
| 2BR/1.0BA | 2 bed | 1 bath | 756 sqft | $850 /mo | 1 unit available | This spacious 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment offers comfort and convenience with on-site laundry, private balconies, and garages available for rent. Enjoy living in a quiet community close to parks, trails, shopping, and dining. Call 515-334-3345 today to schedule your tour! |
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 38 |
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About Parkview Apartments
This spacious 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment offers comfort and convenience with on-site laundry, private balconies, and garages available for rent. Enjoy living in a quiet community close to parks, trails, shopping, and dining. Call 515-334-3345 today to schedule your tour!
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.
8.4
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Parkview Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Parkview Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·10A 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.
Parkview Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
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, Parkview 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.
Parkview 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 Parkview 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·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.
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 Parkview Apartments compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.2 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
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Rent trends in Grimes
2-bedroom apartments at Parkview Apartments cost about 11% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Grimes.
Median rents as of Mar 15 2025.
Grimes
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $959 |
| July 2024 | $959 |
| August 2024 | $964 |
| September 2024 | $964 |
| October 2024 | $964 |
| November 2024 | $953 |
| December 2024 | $944 |
| January 2025 | $929 |
| March 2025 | $929 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 411 W 1st St?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$34,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $34,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $850.
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Schools near Parkview Apartments
South Prairie Elementary School
500 s james st
grimes, IA, 50111
K-4Public
B+
Heritage Elementary
500 ne beaverbrooke blvd
grimes, IA, 50111
PK, K-4Public
B+
North Ridge Elementary School
400 nw 27th st
grimes, IA, 50111
K-4Public
A
Radiant Elementary
5050 170th st
urbandale, IA, 50323
K-5Public
A
Grant Ragan Elementary School
645 ne dartmoor dr
waukee, IA, 50263
PK, K-5Public
A
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Getting around Grimes near 411 W 1st St
Walking
3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Transit
0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 411 W 1st St, Grimes
Groceries
4/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
2/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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