Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 15, 2025

Average rent in
Dubuque, IA

Last updated on October 15, 2025

Last updated on October 15, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Dubuque, IA is $995. This is -49%, or $955, lower than the national average.

$2.03

average price per square foot

Median rent

$995

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Total rentals

57

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Dubuque, IA is $995. This is -49%, or $955, lower than the national average.

$2.03

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

20%
53%
13%
5%
9%
$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 remained the same 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 $892. A 1-bedroom apartment in Dubuque, IA costs about $697 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $837. Houses for rent in Dubuque, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,625.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$698

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$865

5%

30%

3 bedroom

$1,100

7%

13%

4 bedroom

$599

36%

56%

Studio

$1,600

4%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$698

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$865

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

30%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$599

Last 30 days

36%

Last year

56%

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 by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dubuque, IA is 5% lower than the median rent in Cedar Rapids, IA.

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$795

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$1,599

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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

880 Locust St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Dubuque

One Story, COMMERCIAL - Dubuque, IA

880 Locust St, Dubuque, IA 52001

Studio

1 bath

$315

House for rent

299 Main Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

299 Main Street

299 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001

1–2 beds

1 bath

$675–$995

Apartment for rent

1845 Lincoln Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dubuque

1845 Lincoln Avenue - 1/2

1845 Lincoln Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001

2 beds

1 bath

$735

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 2

291 Cardiff St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dubuque

291 Cardiff St. - 1

291 Cardiff St #1, Dubuque, IA 52001

2 beds

1 bath

$790

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

523 E 22nd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dubuque

2BR/1.0BA

523 E 22nd St, Dubuque, IA 52001

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

800 Air Hill St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dubuque

800 Air Hill Street - 2

800 Air Hill St #2, Dubuque, IA 52001

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 29

Emri Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Emri Apartments

2000 Radford Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$837–$1,255

Apartment for rent

307 E 22nd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dubuque

307 E 22nd St, Dubuque, IA 52001

3 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent