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Average Rent in Grinnell IA & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Grinnell IA. Updated daily.

Market Average

$995/mo

Lowest Available

$995/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

2

tracked daily

Units Listed

2

available now

Rent by Neighborhood in Grinnell IA

Compare average rent across Grinnell IA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.

Neighborhood Avg Rent From Properties Units
Grinnell 50158 $995 $995 1 1
Grinnell 50112 $995 $995 1 1

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Grinnell IA?

As of April 2026, the average rent in Grinnell IA is $995 per month across 2 apartment communities and 2 available units.

The most affordable option is Washington Heights by Kading starting at $995/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $995/mo.

Prices range from $995 to $995 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 2 units are currently listed.

Grinnell IA Rent Price History

Rent by Bedroom Type in Grinnell IA

3 Bed
$995
from $995 · 2 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Grinnell IA

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
Washington Heights by Kading $995/mo $995/mo 1 -
Kading 6th Ave Grinnell $995/mo $995/mo 1 4.1

Google Search Trends for Grinnell IA Apartments

Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Grinnell IA

What is the average rent in Grinnell IA?
The average rent in Grinnell IA is $995 per month as of April 2026, based on 2 units across 2 apartment communities.
Is rent going up or down in Grinnell IA?
We are collecting daily price snapshots to track rent trends in Grinnell IA. The current average rent is $995/mo.
What is the cheapest apartment in Grinnell IA?
The most affordable apartment in Grinnell IA is Washington Heights by Kading with units starting at $995/mo.
How many apartments are available in Grinnell IA?
There are 2 units available across 2 apartment communities in Grinnell IA.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Grinnell IA?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$40,000/year

30 percent rule — using our average rent of $995/mo.

Comfortable income

$48,000/year

25 percent rule — leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

Median household income in Grinnell IA is $64,426 — about 35% above the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Grinnell IA

We only have live rent data for Grinnell IA so far — the full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $995
Estimated total $995/mo

Population

9,527

Median household income

$64,426

Median age

37.9

Mean commute

14 min

Methodology

† Rent data is sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

Cost of living estimates for utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and other goods and services combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Demographic figures (median household income, population, median age, commute time) come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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