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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly

Location

2535 Central Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA
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Management

Patriot Properties

Leasing office

(608) 849-6500

Property Overview

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Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • More space

Great for

  • Work-from-home
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

StudioStudio1 bath400 sqft$895 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to The Central! This charming studio apartment offers a bright and comfortable place to call home. Conveniently located on Central Avenue, you'll have easy access to shopping, dining, and other Dubuque amenities. Included Utilities: Water, sewer, and trash removal are included in your rent. Tenant is responsible for electric and internet/cable. We're Pet Friendly! - Dogs (up to 40 lbs.) and cats welcome - $40/month per pet - $250 refundable pet deposit - Breed restrictions apply Rental Requirements: - Household income of at least 3x the monthly rent - Credit check required - Criminal background check required - Positive rental history required Photos may represent a similar unit. We encourage all prospective residents to tour the apartment in person before signing a lease.
1 Bed / 1 Bath1 bed1 bath500 sqft$995 /mo1 unit availableThis charming 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment offers a bright and comfortable place to call home. Beautiful hardwood floors add warmth and character throughout the space, while large windows provide plenty of natural light. The apartment is pet friendly and offers a practical layout with everything you need for comfortable everyday living. Conveniently located on Central Avenue, you'll have easy access to shopping, dining, and other Dubuque amenities. Included Utilities: Water, sewer, and trash removal are included in your rent. Tenant is responsible for electric and internet/cable. We're Pet Friendly! - Dogs (up to 40 lbs.) and cats welcome - $40/month per pet - $250 refundable pet deposit - Breed restrictions apply Rental Requirements: - Household income of at least 3x the monthly rent - Credit check required - Criminal background check required - Positive rental history required Photos may represent a similar unit. We encourage all prospective residents to tour the apartment in person before signing a lease.

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Amenities for Central Avenue Apartments

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Utilities Included

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One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

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Cat Policy

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About Central Avenue Apartments

HomeApartments in Dubuque Central Avenue Apartments

Welcome to The Central! This charming studio apartment offers a bright and comfortable place to call home. Conveniently located on Central Avenue, you'll have easy access to shopping, dining, and other Dubuque amenities. Included Utilities: Water, sewer, and trash removal are included in your rent. Tenant is responsible for electric and internet/cable. We're Pet Friendly! - Dogs (up to 40 lbs.) and cats welcome - $40/month per pet - $250 refundable pet deposit - Breed restrictions apply Rental Requirements: - Household income of at least 3x the monthly rent - Credit check required - Criminal background check required - Positive rental history required Photos may represent a similar unit. We encourage all prospective residents to tour the apartment in person before signing a lease.


Central Avenue Apartments is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Utilities included in the rent
  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution

Pet owners

  • 6 pet grooming services nearby
  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 6 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Central Avenue Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.0 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 500 sqft larger than other listings nearby
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Rent trends in Dubuque

Studio apartments at Central Avenue Apartments cost about 5% more than the average rent price for studios in Dubuque.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 14% higher than 1-bedrooms in Dubuque.

Median rents as of Aug 15 2026.
Dubuque
A table of studio rental data trends in Dubuque
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$950
September 2024$912
October 2024$967
November 2024$970
March 2025$1,002
April 2025$1,340
May 2025$1,360
June 2025$1,140
July 2025$1,040
August 2025$978
September 2025$1,200
October 2025$1,475
November 2025$1,405
December 2025$1,394
January 2026$1,420
February 2026$1,275
March 2026$525
April 2026$556
May 2026$515
June 2026$672
July 2026$850
August 2026$850

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$35,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $35,800 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $895.
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Schools near Central Avenue Apartments

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Getting around Dubuque near 2535 Central Ave

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Points of interest for 2535 Central Ave, Dubuque

Groceries

5/10
The nearest general grocery store is within a 15-to-20 minute walk.

Shopping

2/10
The closest fashion store is within a 10-minute walk, and there are a few other fashion stores within walking distance.

Cafes

2/10
Few cafés are within walking distance.

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants are within walking distance.

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk.

High schools

5/10
The closest high school is within a 15-to-20-minute walk.

Nightlife

4/10
The closest bar is within a 10-minute walk, and there are some other bars within walking distance.

Explore the area around 2535 Central Ave

Super Stop
2360 Central Ave
Cremer's Grocery
731 Rhomberg Ave
Eagle Country Market
1800 Elm St
The Calico Bean Market
352 Bluff St
Hy-Vee
400 S Locust St

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