Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 7, 2026
Average rent in
Grimes, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Grimes
$1,572/mo
82%vs previous year
The average rent in Grimes is $1,572 per month as of July 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $377 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Grimes
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Grimes rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Grimes, IA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Grimes, IA
Average rent prices in Grimes have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 82% 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 $885, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Grimes run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $885.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 |  7% | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 | 8% | 133% | |
2 bedroom | $1,450 | 16% | 211% | |
3 bedroom | $1,995 | No Change | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,595 | 1% | 32% |
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 | $885 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,350 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,995 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
133%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
211%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
32%
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
$885
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,350
Houses
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
5%
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
19%lower than the national median
45%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Grimes, IA is 46% higher than the median rent in Altoona, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,077
36%$960
14%$2,075
56%$975
26%$1,622
21%$1,895
188%$1,450
187%$1,850
5%$995
47%$1,550
19%$1,800
2%$1,172
1%Discover rentals in Grimes, IA
5d+ ago
600 Ne 4th St, Grimes, IA 50111
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Grimes
3 beds
2 baths
$1,245
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 25
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Grimes
2 beds
2 baths
$1,395
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Grimes
2 beds
3.5 baths
$2,095
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Grimes
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,750
House for rent
Available Jun 1
4d ago
805 Se Gateway Dr, Grimes, IA 50111
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
317 Se Jacob St, Grimes, IA 50111
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Grimes
2 beds
2 baths
$1,395
House for rent
5d+ ago
317 Se Jacob St, Grimes, IA 50111
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
8h ago
2525 Nw Gabus Ln, Grimes, IA 50111
3 beds
2 baths
$1,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Grimes
2 beds
3.5 baths
$2,095
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Grimes
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,895
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Grimes
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,750
House for rent
Available Jun 1
8h ago
2525 Nw Gabus Ln, Grimes, IA 50111
3 beds
2 baths
$1,995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
805 Se Gateway Dr, Grimes, IA 50111
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
600 Ne 4th St, Grimes, IA 50111
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Grimes
3 beds
2 baths
$1,245
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 25
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
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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 $1,572 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Grimes?
Average rent prices in Grimes have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 82% since last year.
How does Grimes rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Grimes is 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $377 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 $63,000/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).