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Highlights

  • Downtown location
  • Convenient downtown living
  • Coin-operated laundry
  • Comfortable living
  • Prime downtown location

Location

1780 Central Ave # 1798, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA
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Property Overview

Rafoth Building scores highly across several key metrics, featuring an expert rating of 8.4 out of 10 that emphasizes its appeal to renters. The property excels with a competitive price rating of 10, excellent amenities rated at 8, and a prime downtown location rated at 9, ensuring residents enjoy convenient living and access to diverse dining and social options. Additionally, its focus on transparency and trustworthiness further enhances the property’s attractiveness, making it a noteworthy choice for prospective tenants.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Rafoth Building is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Rafoth Building has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

Rafoth Building - 3B1 bed1 bath$635 /moLooking for space, character, and unbeatable location? This beautifully refreshed apartment in downtown Dubuque offers a rare combination of generous square footage, modern updates, and affordability — all within walking distance of the city's best dining and entertainment. Apartment Highlights: * Large, spread-out layout with plenty of room to live comfortably * Mostly carpeted for warmth and comfort * Durable flooring in the kitchen and bathroom * Recently freshened up with new paint, updated flooring, and modern light fixtures * Clean, well-maintained interior that feels bright and welcoming Prime Downtown Location: * Steps from top-rated restaurants, coffee shops, and nightlife * Close to shopping, entertainment venues, and community events * Located in a safe neighborhood Building Features: * Secure entry for peace of mind * Coin-operated laundry on site * Established building with classic charm The building itself has a well-lived-in, vintage character — helping keep rent more af

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Looking for space, character, and unbeatable location? This beautifully refreshed apartment in downtown Dubuque offers a rare combination of generous square footage, modern updates, and affordability — all within walking distance of the city's best dining and entertainment. Apartment Highlights: * Large, spread-out layout with plenty of room to live comfortably * Mostly carpeted for warmth and comfort * Durable flooring in the kitchen and bathroom * Recently freshened up with new paint, updated flooring, and modern light fixtures * Clean, well-maintained interior that feels bright and welcoming Prime Downtown Location: * Steps from top-rated restaurants, coffee shops, and nightlife * Close to shopping, entertainment venues, and community events * Located in a safe neighborhood Building Features: * Secure entry for peace of mind * Coin-operated laundry on site * Established building with classic charm The building itself has a well-lived-in, vintage character — helping keep rent more affordable while you enjoy a spacious, updated unit inside. It's the perfect opportunity to get downtown square footage and modern touches without paying luxury prices. Schedule your showing today and experience comfortable, convenient downtown living in Dubuque!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Rafoth Building is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Rafoth Building has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Rafoth Building
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Rafoth Building offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Rafoth Building is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Rafoth Building is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Rafoth Building does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Rafoth Building is great for:

Social life

  • 104 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • 183 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • Diverse age groups live in this 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 Rafoth Building compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Dubuque

1-bedroom apartments at Rafoth Building cost about 6% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Dubuque.

Median rents as of Mar 7 2026.
Dubuque
A table of studio rental data trends in Dubuque
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$960
April 2024$958
May 2024$985
June 2024$973
July 2024$1,026
August 2024$968
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$563

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 1780 Central Ave # 1798?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$25,400/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $25,400 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $635.
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Schools near Rafoth Building

Prescott Elementary School

1151 white st

dubuque, IA, 52001

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Getting around Dubuque near 1780 Central Ave # 1798

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.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1780 Central Ave # 1798, Dubuque

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

4/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

6/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

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