Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Average rent in
Dubuque, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Dubuque, IA rent rose 3.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,025/month. Renters are paying $2,924 less per month than last year, with month-over-month rent essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Dubuque is 46.0% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in the Midwest. The city has a total of 90 rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Dubuque rent for $895/month, 1-bedrooms for $825/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,050/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,700/month. Apartments make up 74.5% of rentals.
What you'll pay
Houses rent for about $1,400/month while apartments rent for around $950/month in Dubuque, IA. This split reflects the inventory composition, with apartments being the majority of total rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Dubuque
$1,025/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Dubuque is $1,025 per month as of September 2026. This is 46% below the national average rent, or $875 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dubuque
90
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Dubuque rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Dubuque, IA
Average rent prices in Dubuque have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Dubuque, IA
Rent prices in Dubuque vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dubuque is $950, whereas a house costs $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Dubuque run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $895 | No Change |  92% | |
1 bedroom | $825 | 3% | 18% | |
2 bedroom | $1,050 | No Change | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,200 | 2% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $1,700 | 4% | 9% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Dubuque, IA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $950 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,150 | 9% | - | |
Houses | $1,400 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $650 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
92%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
18%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
9%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Dubuque, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$650
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.
How does rent in Dubuque, IA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Dubuque and Cedar Rapids by all bedroom counts and property types.
Dubuque
46%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dubuque, IA is 15% lower than the median rent in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,200
14%$800
11%$1,225
9%$1,700
86%$895
46%$1,000
$975
36%$650
45%$1,350
2%$1,043
19%$1,595
4%$1,950
18%Cost of living in Dubuque, IA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
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 |
Discover rentals in Dubuque, IA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dubuque
Studio
1 bath
$300
House for rent
Available Aug 12
2d ago
1800 Central Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
2 beds
1–2 baths
$795–$895
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Dubuque
264 E 14th St #1-2, Dubuque, IA 52001
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 3
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dubuque
1571 Bluff St #4, Dubuque, IA 52001
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dubuque
1752 Sharon Dr, Dubuque, IA 52002
4 beds
2 baths
$2,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dubuque
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
House for rent
Available Aug 12
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dubuque
920 Center Pl #920, Dubuque, IA 52001
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,250
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Dubuque
920 Center Pl #922, Dubuque, IA 52001
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
715 Caledonia Pl, Dubuque, IA 52001
3 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3920 Plaza Dr, Dubuque, IA 52002
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,095–$1,835
Apartment for rent
1d ago
15462 Lewis Road, Dubuque, IA 52002
3 beds
2 baths
$1,099
Apartment for rent
Available May 29
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Dubuque
1960 Shiras Ave #1960, Dubuque, IA 52001
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
2000 Radford Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002
2 beds
1 bath
$999–$1,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Dubuque
2685 Millstone Dr #1, Dubuque, IA 52002
4 beds
3 baths
$1,795
House for rent
Available Oct 26
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dubuque
1710 Westridge Ct #5, Dubuque, IA 52002
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
19h ago
House for rent in Dubuque
2714 Pinard St, Dubuque, IA 52001
4 beds
1 bath
$1,390
House for rent
Available Sep 5
19h ago
House for rent in Dubuque
2714 Pinard St, Dubuque, IA 52001
4 beds
1 bath
$1,390
House for rent
Available Sep 5
1d ago
733 Rose St, Dubuque, IA 52001
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
715 Caledonia Pl, Dubuque, IA 52001
3 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Dubuque
2 beds
1 bath
$995
$895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 13
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Frequently asked questions for Dubuque, IA
Quick answers to common questions about the Dubuque rental market.
How much is rent in Dubuque?
The average rent in Dubuque is $1,025 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dubuque?
Average rent prices in Dubuque have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Dubuque rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Dubuque is 46% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $875 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Dubuque?
To comfortably afford rent in Dubuque, you'd need to earn approximately $41,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Dubuque?
July offers the best rental deals in Dubuque, with rents running about 22% lower than January prices. Summer months generally provide more affordable options compared to winter's premium pricing.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).