Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Average rent in
Dubuque, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Dubuque, IA rent slipped 3.5% year over year to a current median of $950/month. Month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged, indicating a steady market after the year-over-year decline.
Compared to national trends
Dubuque rents are 51.3% more affordable than the national median of $1,950/month. The market offers 81 total rentals, positioning it as an accessible option for renters seeking value.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $612/month and 4+ bedroom units for $599/month, both below $620/month. One-bedroom units run around $775/month, while two-bedroom units sit at a median of $998/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Dubuque fell 67.8% year over year, a sharp contrast to the overall citywide decline of 3.5%. This segment's steep drop reveals a distinct trend within the broader market.
Median rent
Median rent in Dubuque
$950/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Dubuque is $950 per month as of June 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $1,000 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dubuque
81
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 4% 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 $900, whereas a house costs $1,325. 1-bedroom apartments in Dubuque run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $612 |  6% | 95% | |
1 bedroom | $775 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $997 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,300 | 3% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $599 | 9% | 68% |
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 | $900 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,245 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,325 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $725 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$612
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
95%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$997
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$599
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
68%
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
$900
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,245
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$725
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
51%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dubuque, IA is 22% lower than the median rent in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,225
16%$850
11%$1,295
5%$1,695
$950
33%$925
$972
39%$750
$1,275
6%$1,000
17%$1,622
4%$1,337
1%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
$350
House for rent
Available May 29
2d ago
Condo for rent in Dubuque
571 Jefferson St #3, Dubuque, IA 52001
3 beds
1 bath
$750
$690
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dubuque
2 beds
1 bath
$805
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
697 Wilson Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dubuque
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
House for rent
Available May 29
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Dubuque
Old Highway Rd #8110, Dubuque, IA 52002
3 beds
3 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Aug 22
4d ago
895 Washington St, Dubuque, IA 52001
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Dubuque
1199 Central Ave #103, Dubuque, IA 52001
2 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Dubuque
1199 Central Ave #103, Dubuque, IA 52001
2 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
715 Caledonia Pl, Dubuque, IA 52001
3 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Dubuque
308 Hill St #6, Dubuque, IA 52001
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
15462 Lewis Road, Dubuque, IA 52002
3 beds
2 baths
$1,099
Apartment for rent
Available May 29
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Dubuque
Old Highway Rd #8110, Dubuque, IA 52002
3 beds
3 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Aug 22
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dubuque
1337 Main St #3, Dubuque, IA 52001
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
299 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001
1–2 beds
1 bath
$715–$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Dubuque
1635 White St #3, Dubuque, IA 52001
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Condo for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Dubuque
675 Jefferson St #675, Dubuque, IA 52001
3 beds
1 bath
$1,175
Condo for rent
Available Dec 8
1d ago
2000 Radford Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002
1–2 beds
1 bath
$917–$1,100
Apartment for rent
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
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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 $950 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dubuque?
Average rent prices in Dubuque have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Dubuque rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Dubuque is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 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 $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Dubuque?
Dubuque, Iowa rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $740 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $990 monthly. One-bedroom rents increased 2.0% from the previous year, whereas two-bedroom prices declined 8.9% year over year.
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).