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3125 Pennsylvania Ave,
Dubuque, IA 52001
1-2 Beds | $1,248 - $1,550
Rental Market Trends in Dubuque, IA
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Dubuque, IA is $935/month.
Rent in Dubuque is 44% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$935/month
Average Rent
580 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1%
Change / Year
173
Available Apartments
Dubuque rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Dubuque average $689 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Dubuque average $935 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Dubuque average $1,214 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Dubuque average $1,359 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in Dubuque, IA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $9 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in Dubuque, IA
July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
30%
Below $700/month
23%
$700 - $1,000/month
37%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
7%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
3%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dubuque, IA?
Because the average rent in Dubuque is $935, you’ll want to make about $3,116 per month or $37,392 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 9.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Dubuque is 29.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $689 - $1,359. You can expect to pay 2.1% less for groceries, 1.7% less for utilities, and 3.7% more for transportation.
How does Dubuque, IA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Dubuque, IA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Dubuque?
The average rent in Dubuque is $935 per month, which is 43.8% lower than the national average of $1,663.
What is the average rent for a house in Dubuque?
The average rent for a house in Dubuque, IA is $1,520 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Dubuque?
Rents in Dubuque, IA are increasing, with prices up 1.0% year-over-year and $9 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Dubuque?
In Dubuque, IA, 37% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
Methodology
† 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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.