Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Grinnell College, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Grinnell

$1,040/mo

increased by35%

vs previous year

The average rent in Grinnell is $1,040 per month as of October 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $860 less per month.

$1.44

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Grinnell

9

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Grinnell rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 College, IA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Grinnell College, IA

Average rent prices in Grinnell have increased by 35% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Grinnell College, IA

Rent prices in Grinnell vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Grinnell is $1,040, whereas a house costs $1,237. 1-bedroom apartments in Grinnell run $1,075 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $962.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

-

-

1 bedroom

$825

-

43%

2 bedroom

$962

-

11%

3 bedroom

$785

-

12%

4 bedroom

$1,800

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

1 bedroom

Average rent

$825

Last year

43%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$962

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$785

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

The table above reflects average rent prices in Grinnell College, 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.

Discover rentals in Grinnell College, IA

South Lake - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8.6

Very good

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South Lake

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.

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Grinnell 18 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.4

Very good

Grinnell 18

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.
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

$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.
917 Prince Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.4

Very good

917 Prince Street

917 Prince St, Grinnell, IA 50112

2 beds

1 bath

$889

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Grinnell College, IA

Quick answers to common questions about the Grinnell rental market.

How much is rent in Grinnell?

The average rent in Grinnell is $1,040 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Grinnell?

Average rent prices in Grinnell have increased by 35% since last year.

How does Grinnell rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Grinnell is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $860 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 $42,000/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).

South Lake