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Rental Market Trends in Dubuque, IA

What is the average rent in Dubuque, IA?

$790/month

Average Rent

507 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Dubuque, IA is $790 per month. This is 52% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/month, making renting in Dubuque more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Dubuque, you can expect to pay about $431 per month for a studio, $790 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,046 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,174 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$431/month
465 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$790/month
507 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,046/month
883 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,174/month
1,001 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$912/month
1,077 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$834/month
812 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$990/month
877 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Dubuque, IA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $12 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Dubuque, IA
Last Updated July 2025
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Dubuque, IA
Percentage*
Rent Range
36% Below $700/month
24% $700 - $1,000/month
36% $1,001 - $1,500/month
4% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dubuque?

Based on current rent prices, West 11th Street and Upper Main" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dubuque.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West 11th Street
$1,131/month
893 Sq Ft
Upper Main
$1,225/month
809 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dubuque?

Based on current rent prices, Upper Main and West 11th Street" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dubuque.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Upper Main
$1,225/month
809 Sq Ft
West 11th Street
$1,131/month
893 Sq Ft

Which Dubuque neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Dubuque with the most apartments available are West 11th Street and Upper Main" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West 11th Street
$1,131/month
893 Sq Ft
Upper Main
$1,225/month
809 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dubuque, IA?

Because the average rent in Dubuque is $790, you’ll want to make about $2,633 per month or $31,596 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Dubuque, IA is 9.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Dubuque is 29.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $431 - $1,174. You can expect to pay 2.0% less for groceries, 2.1% less for utilities, and 4.3% more for transportation.

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Penn Place Apartments

Penn Place Apartments

3700 Pennsylvania Ave,
Dubuque, IA 52002

1-3 Beds | $735 - $1,225

Applegate I

Applegate I

3125 Pennsylvania Ave,
Dubuque, IA 52001

1-2 Beds | $1,248 - $1,647

Eagle Point Townhomes

Eagle Point Townhomes

2100 Rhomberg Ave,
Dubuque, IA 52001

2 Beds | $950

799 Main St

799 Main St

799 Main St,
Dubuque, IA 52001

1-2 Beds | $1,150 - $1,800

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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