Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 9, 2026

Average rent in
Dubuque, IA

Last updated on March 9, 2026

Last updated on March 9, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Dubuque, IA is $995. This is -48%, or $905, lower than the national average.

$2.24

average price per square foot

Median rent

$995

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

85

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Dubuque, IA is $995. This is -48%, or $905, lower than the national average.

$2.24

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

26%
57%
9%
3%
5%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

64%
36%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Dubuque, IA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Dubuque, IA have decreased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 2% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Dubuque, IA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Dubuque, IA is $917. A 1-bedroom apartment in Dubuque, IA costs about $687 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,000. Houses for rent in Dubuque, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$687

4%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,000

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,297

5%

5%

4 bedroom

$1,600

9%

18%

Studio

$1,500

89%

1078%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

89%

Last year

1078%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$687

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,297

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

18%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Dubuque, IA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Dubuque, IA to other cities

Median rent prices in Dubuque, IA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Cedar Rapids, IA.

Dubuque

Median rent price$995
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,058
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dubuque, IA is 6% lower than the median rent in Cedar Rapids, IA.

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Cost of living in
Dubuque, IA

The overall cost of living in Dubuque, IA is 9% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

No difference

Groceries

2% lower

Health

6% lower

Housing

30% lower

Transportation

4% higher

Utilities

2% lower

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597 Jefferson St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

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2 baths

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1 bath

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5d+ ago

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Very good

3447 Hillcrest Rd.

3447 Hillcrest Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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3d ago

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253 W 17th St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

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2BR/1.0BA

253 W 17th St, Dubuque, IA 52001

2 beds

1 bath

$900

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