Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 21, 2026

Average rent in
Dubuque, IA

Last updated on January 21, 2026

Last updated on January 21, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 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.

$2.76

average price per square foot

Median rent

$995

increased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

107

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 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.

$2.76

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

27%
54%
7%
6%
6%
$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 $800. A 1-bedroom apartment in Dubuque, IA costs about $750 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,025. Houses for rent in Dubuque, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,495.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$750

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,025

4%

55%

3 bedroom

$1,099

3%

8%

4 bedroom

$599

11%

53%

Studio

$1,490

7%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,490

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

55%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,099

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$599

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

53%

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$1,072
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

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300 Main St #40 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Dubuque

COMMERCIAL, Three Story - Dubuque, IA

300 Main St #40, Dubuque, IA 52001

Studio

2 baths

$325

House for rent

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5d+ ago

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One Story, COMMERCIAL - Dubuque, IA

2115 John F Kennedy Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002

Studio

2 baths

$400

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611 University Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

611 University Avenue

611 University Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001

1 bed

1 bath

$600

Apartment for rent

James Howie Block - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

James Howie Block

260 W 17th St, Dubuque, IA 52001

1 bed

1 bath

$625

Apartment for rent

1385 Jackson St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Dubuque

1397 Jackson Street - 3

1385 Jackson St #3, Dubuque, IA 52001

2 beds

1 bath

$695

House for rent

Available Jan 9

1560 Iowa - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

1560 Iowa

1560 Iowa St, Dubuque, IA 52001

2 beds

1 bath

$725–$750

Apartment for rent

264 E 14th St #1-2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dubuque

264 East 14th Street - 1/2

264 E 14th St #1-2, Dubuque, IA 52001

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 17

16945 Rooster Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

16945 Rooster Ln

16945 Rooster Ln, Dubuque, IA 52001

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent