Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 12, 2026
Average rent in
Grinnell, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Grinnell
$773/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Grinnell is $773 per month as of October 2026. This is 59% below the national average rent, or $1,127 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Grinnell
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Grinnell rentals at each price point
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 increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $785, whereas a house costs $1,040. 1-bedroom apartments in Grinnell run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $700 |  4% | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $700 | 2% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $889 | 4% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $1,040 | 3% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,750 | No Change | - |
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 Grinnell, IA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $785 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $950 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,040 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$889
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,040
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
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 Grinnell, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$785
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$950
Houses
Average rent
$1,040
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
59%lower than the national median
54%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.
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1d ago
Verified
500 Industrial Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$395–$999
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
3d ago
101 4th Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Grinnell
101 4th Ave W #101, Grinnell, IA 50112
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 8
2d ago
917 Prince St, Grinnell, IA 50112
2 beds
1 bath
$889
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1020 Main St, Grinnell, IA 50112
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,125–$2,025
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Grinnell
1220 6th Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
1 bed
1 bath
$675
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
917 Prince St, Grinnell, IA 50112
2 beds
1 bath
$889
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
101 4th Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
309 6th Ave W, Grinnell, IA 50112
3 beds
1 bath
$1,040
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Grinnell
101 4th Ave W #101, Grinnell, IA 50112
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 8
1d ago
Verified
500 Industrial Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$395–$999
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Grinnell
3 beds
1 bath
$1,040
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
101 4th Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
309 6th Ave W, Grinnell, IA 50112
3 beds
1 bath
$1,040
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
500 Industrial Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
1–2 beds
1 bath
$761–$925
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
2d ago
917 Prince St, Grinnell, IA 50112
2 beds
1 bath
$889
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
101 4th Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Grinnell
101 4th Ave W #101, Grinnell, IA 50112
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 8
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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 $773 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Grinnell?
Average rent prices in Grinnell have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $1,127 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 $31,000/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).