Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 23, 2026

Average rent in
Dubuque, IA

Last updated on April 23, 2026

Last updated on April 23, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Dubuque, IA is $1,020. This is -48%, or $925, lower than the national average.

$1.62

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,020

increased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

77

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Dubuque, IA is $1,020. This is -48%, or $925, lower than the national average.

$1.62

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

18%
70%
10%
1%
1%
$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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $937. A 1-bedroom apartment in Dubuque, IA costs about $750 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,015. Houses for rent in Dubuque, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,395.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$750

10%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,100

5%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,250

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$599

39%

44%

Studio

$575

6%

95%

Studio

Average rent

$575

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

95%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$599

Last 30 days

39%

Last year

44%

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$1,020
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,095
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dubuque, IA is 7% 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

Apartments for rent in Anamosa

Discover rentals in Dubuque, IA

1148 West 5th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

1148 West 5th Street

1148 W 5th St, Dubuque, IA 52001

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

285 Cardiff St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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285 Cardiff St. - 1

285 Cardiff St #1, Dubuque, IA 52001

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

Available May 15

289 Cardiff St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dubuque

289 Cardiff St. - 1

289 Cardiff St #1, Dubuque, IA 52001

3 beds

1 bath

$790

Apartment for rent

Available May 8

Bishop's Block Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Bishop's Block Apartments

90 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

1571 Bluff St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Dubuque

1571 Bluff Street - 4

1571 Bluff St #4, Dubuque, IA 52001

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 21

243 W 11th St #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dubuque

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

3447 Hillcrest Rd. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

3447 Hillcrest Rd.

3447 Hillcrest Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

850 Nevada St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Dubuque

Condo for rent

Available Apr 1