Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 23, 2026
Average rent in
Grimes, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 23, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Grimes
$1,822/mo
29%vs previous year
The average rent in Grimes is $1,822 per month as of May 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $126 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Grimes
22
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Grimes rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Grimes, IA
Average rent prices in Grimes have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 29% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Grimes, IA
Rent prices in Grimes vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Grimes is $900, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Grimes run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 |  7% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,125 | 3% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $925 | 7% | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $1,895 | 5% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,597 | 12% | 16% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Grimes, IA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $900 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,297 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,195 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,597
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
16%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Grimes, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,297
Houses
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Grimes, IA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Grimes, IA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Grimes and Altoona by all bedroom counts and property types.
Grimes
6%lower than the national median
23%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Grimes, IA is 21% higher than the median rent in Altoona, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,507
24%$980
11%$1,075
21%$1,100
28%$1,475
12%$1,850
195%$1,799
$1,850
14%$1,350
37%$1,340
43%$1,750
10%$1,167
9%Discover rentals in Grimes, IA
1d ago
411 W 1st St, Grimes, IA 50111
1–2 beds
1 bath
$725–$825
Apartment for rent
1d ago
401 Se Main St, Grimes, IA 50111
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
410 Se 4th St, Grimes, IA 50111
2 beds
1 bath
$885
Apartment for rent
2d ago
600 Ne 4th St, Grimes, IA 50111
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Grimes
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,750
House for rent
Available Jun 1
3d ago
317 Se Jacob St, Grimes, IA 50111
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
410 Se 4th St, Grimes, IA 50111
2 beds
1 bath
$885
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2525 Nw Gabus Ln, Grimes, IA 50111
3 beds
2 baths
$1,975
Apartment for rent
4d ago
104 Nw 8th St, Grimes, IA 50111
2 beds
2 baths
$995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
410 Se 4th St, Grimes, IA 50111
2 beds
1 bath
$885
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Grimes
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,895
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Grimes
604 Northeast 4th StreetApt 1 #604-1, Grimes, IA 50111
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
1d ago
House for rent in Grimes
1901 Ne Little Beaver Dr, Grimes, IA 50111
4 beds
3 baths
$2,595
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Grimes
1901 Ne Little Beaver Dr, Grimes, IA 50111
4 beds
3 baths
$2,595
House for rent
1d ago
401 Se Main St, Grimes, IA 50111
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
411 W 1st St, Grimes, IA 50111
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Grimes
3 beds
2 baths
$1,395
$1,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 25
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Frequently asked questions for Grimes, IA
Quick answers to common questions about the Grimes rental market.
How much is rent in Grimes?
The average rent in Grimes is $1,822 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Grimes?
Average rent prices in Grimes have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 29% since last year.
How does Grimes rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Grimes is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $126 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Grimes?
To comfortably afford rent in Grimes, you'd need to earn approximately $73,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Grimes?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Grimes, IA is approximately $1,092, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages around $1,289.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).