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Highlights
- On-site laundry
- Free parking
- Convenient location
Location
205 Nw 8th St, Grimes, IA 50111, USA
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Property Overview
Northway Apartments offers strong overall value, with a high expert rating, excellent price-to-value balance, and standout location and amenities scores. It also benefits from free parking, on-site laundry, and a convenient location, with nearby schools and grocery access adding to its appeal.
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
Less expensive- High school nearby
- Middle school nearby
Floor plans
| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | 550 sqft | $775 /mo | 1 unit available | Looking for a comfortable apartment in a great location? Check out this 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment in Grimes! Apartment Features: * 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom * 2 story apartment building (top floor unit) * On-site laundry facilities * Large off-street parking lot * Beautiful outdoor space Enjoy convenient amenities and a great area to call home. Call 515-561-8570 for more information! |
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 24 |
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About Northway Apartments
Looking for a comfortable apartment in a great location? Check out this 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment in Grimes! Apartment Features: * 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom * 2 story apartment building (top floor unit) * On-site laundry facilities * Large off-street parking lot * Beautiful outdoor space Enjoy convenient amenities and a great area to call home. Call 515-561-8570 for more information!
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, Northway Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Northway 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.
Northway 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, Northway 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.
Northway 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 Northway 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 Northway Apartments compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.6 miles away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.6 miles away
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Rent trends in Grimes
1-bedroom apartments at Northway Apartments cost about 9% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Grimes.
Median rents as of Mar 15 2025.
Grimes
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $949 |
| December 2024 | $944 |
| January 2025 | $929 |
| March 2025 | $929 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 205 Nw 8th St?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$31,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $31,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $775.
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Schools near Northway Apartments
Heritage Elementary
500 ne beaverbrooke blvd
grimes, IA, 50111
PK, K-4Public
B+
South Prairie Elementary School
500 s james st
grimes, IA, 50111
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
Olmsted Elementary School
7110 prairie ave
urbandale, IA, 50322
PK, K-5Public
B-
Neighborhood
Getting around Grimes near 205 Nw 8th St
Walking
3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
8/10
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 205 Nw 8th St, Grimes
Groceries
2/10
No grocery stores within walking distance
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
3/10
Few or no restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
0/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Parks
5/10
Limited amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
Explore the area around 205 Nw 8th St
Hy-Vee
351 NE Gateway Dr
Fareway
351 SE Gateway Dr
ALDI
2055 E 1st St
Walmart Supercenter
2150 E 1st St
Food Depot
3000 SE Grimes Blvd
Simply Stella Rose LLC
1409 NW Sunset Ln
2 Harts Boutique
250 W 1st St
Off the Wall
310 E 1st St
Cintas
1400 SE Gateway Dr
Walmart Supercenter
2150 E 1st St
Starbucks
300 NE Gateway Dr
Ziggi's Coffee
1201 NE Gateway Dr
Starbucks
351 NE Gateway Dr
Caribou Coffee
825 NE Gateway Dr
Starbucks
2255 E 1st St
Stevie C's
204 SE Main St
Uptown Bar & Grill
201 SE Main St
Mustang Grill
213 SE Main St
1st Street Tavern
1101 E 1st St
Hacienda Vieja
1101 E 1st St
Home Baked Goodness
Midwest Prime Steak & Seafood LLC
Grimes Farmers & Community Market
1709 NE Gateway Ct
Tres Mentes Gourmet Foods LLC
801 SE Shawver Dr
Walmart Deli
2150 E 1st St
Beaverbrooke South Park
Waterworks Park
Nature Reserve
Autumn Park
Playground
Breadeaux Pizza
101 N James St
Dragon Pho LLC
270 W 1st St
Stevie C's
204 SE Main St
Mustang Grill
213 SE Main St
Hacienda Vieja
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