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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Community room
  • On-site laundry
  • Modern convenience
  • Downtown views
  • Elevator access
  • Vibrant downtown living

Location

90 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA
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Management

Affordable Housing Network -

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(563) 583-9653

Property Overview

Bishop's Block Apartments stands out for its strong value, convenient downtown location, and solid amenity mix, including a community room, on-site laundry, and elevator access. It also offers vibrant urban living with downtown views and easy walkability, transit access, nearby parks, and sustainability features, earning a strong overall rating.

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

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Bishop's Block Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Bishop's Block Apartments 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

  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath$775 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Bishop's Block Apartments

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Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Sewer
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One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

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Cat Policy

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About Bishop's Block Apartments

HomeApartments in Dubuque Bishop's Block Apartments

Located in the heart of downtown Dubuque, Bishop’s Block Apartments blends historic charm with modern convenience. These beautifully restored 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes offer unique character you won’t find anywhere else. Residents enjoy easy access to local dining, shopping, entertainment, and the scenic Mississippi River — all just steps from home. Gas, water, sewer, and trash are all included — RESIDENTS ONLY PAY ELECTRIC! Community amenities include on-site laundry, a community room, elevator access, and stunning downtown views. Bishop’s Block Apartments offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, history, and vibrant downtown living.


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Bishop's Block Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Bishop's Block Apartments 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 Bishop's Block Apartments
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.
Bishop's Block Apartments 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, Bishop's Block Apartments 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.
Bishop's Block Apartments 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 Bishop's Block Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
Bishop's Block Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Bishop's Block Apartments is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • The area has transit options

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • 15 parks within a mile
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • Public transit available nearby

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 Bishop's Block Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Dubuque

1-bedroom apartments at Bishop's Block Apartments cost about 3% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Dubuque.

Median rents as of Jun 27 2026.
Dubuque
A table of studio rental data trends in Dubuque
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$1,047
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$525
April 2026$556
May 2026$515
June 2026$672

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$31,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $31,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $775.
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Schools near Bishop's Block Apartments

Prescott Elementary School

1151 white st

dubuque, IA, 52001

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Getting around Dubuque near 90 Main St

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
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 90 Main St, Dubuque

Groceries

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

Shopping

4/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

10/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk

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