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Last updated on July 23, 2026
Average rent in
Dubuque, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 23, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Dubuque, IA rent rose 12.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,038/month. The current median remains below the recent peak of $1,250/month in April 2025, reflecting a continued upward trend in rents since the trough in January 2025.
Compared to national trends
Dubuque sits 46.7% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in the Midwest. The total rentals available number 88.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Dubuque are around $850/month, 1-bedrooms at $775/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,025/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,900/month. These figures reflect the range of rents by bedroom size in the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Dubuque
$1,037/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Dubuque is $1,037 per month as of July 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $907 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dubuque
88
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Dubuque rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Dubuque, IA
Average rent prices in Dubuque have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $1,385. 1-bedroom apartments in Dubuque run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $850 | 36% |  93% | |
1 bedroom | $775 | 2% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,025 | 1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,200 | 6% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $1,900 | 15% | 31% |
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 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,200 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,385 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
36%
Last year
93%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
31%
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
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,385
Last 30 days
11%
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
47%lower than the national median
36%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dubuque, IA is 17% lower than the median rent in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,250
14%$850
1%$1,360
5%$2,100
136%$895
27%$1,025
$1,200
60%$1,500
3%$1,225
5%$850
7%$1,612
3%$1,650
2%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
597 Jefferson St, Dubuque, IA 52001
5 beds
2 baths
$550
House for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Dubuque
571 Jefferson St #3, Dubuque, IA 52001
3 beds
1 bath
$690
$650
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
1560 Iowa St, Dubuque, IA 52001
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dubuque
1124 Locust St #3, Dubuque, IA 52001
2 beds
1 bath
$770
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dubuque
360 Shrewsbury Ln, Dubuque, IA 52003
4 beds
3 baths
$2,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dubuque
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Dubuque
Old Highway Rd #8100, Dubuque, IA 52002
3 beds
3 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Sep 4
22h ago
895 Washington St, Dubuque, IA 52001
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,850
Apartment for rent
1h ago
3260 Raven Oaks Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,250
Apartment for rent
2h ago
2100 Rhomberg Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
10h ago
3920 Plaza Dr, Dubuque, IA 52002
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,095–$1,835
Apartment for rent
10h ago
2975 Wildwood Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
10h ago
830 Hawkeye Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Dubuque
Old Highway Rd #8160, Dubuque, IA 52002
3 beds
3 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Dubuque
Old Highway Rd #8100, Dubuque, IA 52002
3 beds
3 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Sep 4
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dubuque
2215 Sunnyslope Dr #1, Dubuque, IA 52002
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,025
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 5
2h ago
201 201 W, 17th st, Dubuque, IA 52001
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
7h ago
260 W 17th St, Dubuque, IA 52001
1 bed
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
10h ago
830 Hawkeye Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
11h ago
1925 Pulpit Rock Ln, Dubuque, IA 52003
3 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,050
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 $1,037 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dubuque?
Average rent prices in Dubuque have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.
How does Dubuque rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Dubuque is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $907 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 $42,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Dubuque?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Dubuque average around $750/month and two-bedrooms approximately $990/month.
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).