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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
$1,025/mo
▲ +3% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,025/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 | $1,025 | $1,025 | 1 | 1 |
| Grinnell 50112 | $1,025 | $1,025 | 1 | 1 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Grinnell, IA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Grinnell, IA is $1,025 per month across 2 apartment communities and 2 available units. Rents have increased $30 (3%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Washington Heights by Kading starting at $1,025/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $1,025/mo.
Prices range from $1,025 to $1,025 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 2 units are currently listed.
Grinnell, IA Rent Price History
Rent by Bedroom Type in Grinnell, IA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Grinnell, IA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Heights by Kading | $1,025/mo | $1,025/mo | 1 | - |
| Kading 6th Ave Grinnell | $1,025/mo | $1,025/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$41,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,025/mo.
Comfortable income
$49,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
Median household income in Grinnell, IA is $64,426 , about 31% 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) | $1,025 |
| Estimated total | $1,025/mo |
Population
9,527
Median household income
$64,426
Census median rent
$876/mo
Rent as % of income
28.8%
Median age
37.9
Mean commute
14 min
Methodology
Rent data
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 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, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income 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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