Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
Grinnell, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Grinnell

$795/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Grinnell is $795 per month as of May 2026. This is 59% below the national average rent, or $1,155 less per month.

$0.95

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Grinnell

9

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Grinnell rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Grinnell, IA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Grinnell, IA

Average rent prices in Grinnell have decreased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 Grinnell, IA

Rent prices in Grinnell vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Grinnell is $797, whereas a house costs $985. 1-bedroom apartments in Grinnell run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $867.

Listings

Studio

$600

-

9%

1 bedroom

$750

4%

26%

2 bedroom

$910

6%

17%

3 bedroom

$1,025

6%

30%

Studio

Average rent

$600

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$910

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

30%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Grinnell, 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 Grinnell, IA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Grinnell and Boone by all bedroom counts and property types.

Grinnell

Median rent price$795
decreased by59%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$900
decreased by54%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Grinnell, IA is 12% lower than the median rent in Boone, IA.

Discover rentals in Grinnell, IA

South Lake - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.5

Excellent

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South Lake

500 Industrial Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$395–$999

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

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Grinnell 18 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Grinnell 18

101 4th Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

101 4th Ave W #101 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Grinnell

101 4th Ave, Apt. 101-2, Grinnell, IA 50112

101 4th Ave W #101, Grinnell, IA 50112

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Available May 26

931 West St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Grinnell

MULTI_FAMILY - Grinnell, IA

931 West St, Grinnell, IA 50112

3 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Grinnell, IA

Quick answers to common questions about the Grinnell rental market.

How much is rent in Grinnell?

The average rent in Grinnell is $795 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Grinnell?

Average rent prices in Grinnell have decreased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Grinnell rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Grinnell is 59% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,155 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Grinnell?

To comfortably afford rent in Grinnell, you'd need to earn approximately $32,000/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).

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