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Grimes
Grimes, IA
Area Guide
Suburban charm a step from Des Moines
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Commuter
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Accessible
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Great Schools
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Grimes is a suburb in central Iowa just 20 minutes northwest of the state’s capital, Des Moines. Grimes draws in newcomers with its great location, small-town feeling, top-notch schools, and excellent community facilities. This quintessential suburb is home to sports complexes, community parks, and trails that offer outdoor fun for residents of all ages. Grimes Boulevard is the city’s central road, and it allows for easy travel within and outside of town and holds shopping centers filled with all the necessities. The other parts of Grimes are made up of residential neighborhoods holding a variety of rental options.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Grimes, IA is $947 for a studio, $1,058 for one bedroom, $1,300 for two bedrooms, and $1,500 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Grimes has increased by 2.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,058/month
775 Sq Ft
House
$2,183/month
1,774 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,923/month
1,536 Sq Ft
Transportation
26
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
40
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-4
427 Students
8
Public
Grades K-4
452 Students
5
Public
Grades 7-8
578 Students
4
Dallas Center-Grimes High School
Public
Grades 9-12
978 Students
7
School data provided by
GreatSchools
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Beaver Creek Greenbelt
- Living History Farms
- Westchester Park
- Ashby Park
- Beaverdale Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Des Moines International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.