Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 22, 2026
Average rent in
Grimes, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Grimes
$1,420/mo
19%vs previous year
The average rent in Grimes is $1,420 per month as of August 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $505 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Grimes
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Grimes rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Grimes, IA
Average rent prices in Grimes have decreased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 19% 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 $1,897. 1-bedroom apartments in Grimes run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $935.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,217 |  2% | 43% | |
2 bedroom | $1,472 | 16% | 76% | |
3 bedroom | $1,995 | 1% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $2,495 | 19% | 12% |
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 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,425 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,897 | 7% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,217
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
43%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,472
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
76%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
12%
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
7%
Condos
Average rent
$1,425
Houses
Average rent
$1,897
Last 30 days
7%
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
26%lower than the national median
44%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Grimes, IA is 32% higher than the median rent in Altoona, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,079
26%$955
16%$1,625
51%$1,000
49%$2,225
51%$2,195
124%$2,090
94%$1,850
1%$1,400
26%$1,146
21%$1,800
8%$995
11%Discover rentals in Grimes, IA
2d ago
205 Nw 8th St, Grimes, IA 50111
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
3d ago
411 W 1st St, Grimes, IA 50111
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
600 Ne 4th St, Grimes, IA 50111
1–2 beds
1 bath
$900–$950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
608 Ne 4th St, Grimes, IA 50111
2 beds
1 bath
$935
Apartment for rent
1d ago
805 Se Gateway Dr, Grimes, IA 50111
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
104 Nw 8th St, Grimes, IA 50111
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
317 Se Jacob St, Grimes, IA 50111
1–2 beds
1 bath
$850–$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Grimes
2 beds
2 baths
$1,395
House for rent
3h ago
Townhouse for rent in Grimes
3 beds
2 baths
$1,245
House for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
House for rent in Grimes
4 beds
3 baths
$2,895
$2,795
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Grimes
2 beds
2 baths
$1,395
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Grimes
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Grimes
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,895
House for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
805 Se Gateway Dr, Grimes, IA 50111
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
317 Se Jacob St, Grimes, IA 50111
2 beds
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Grimes
4 beds
3 baths
$2,895
$2,795
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
600 Ne 4th St, Grimes, IA 50111
2 beds
1 bath
$900–$950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
205 Nw 8th St, Grimes, IA 50111
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,420 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Grimes?
Average rent prices in Grimes have decreased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 19% since last year.
How does Grimes rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Grimes is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $505 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 $57,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).