1182 Locust St
1182 Locust St,
Dubuque, IA 52001
1 Bed | $995
Rental Market Trends in Dubuque, IA
What is the average rent in Dubuque, IA?
$768/month
Average Rent
500 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.4%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Dubuque, IA is $768 per month. This is 51% lower than the national average rent of $1,556/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 $430 per month for a studio, $768 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,034 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,124 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Dubuque, IA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $11 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 February 2025
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
39%
Below $700/month
26%
$700 - $1,000/month
30%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
4%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dubuque?
Based on current rent prices, Iowa Northeast Area is the most affordable neighborhood in Dubuque.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dubuque?
Based on current rent prices, Iowa Northeast Area is the most expensive neighborhood in Dubuque.
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Which Dubuque neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Dubuque with the most apartments available is Iowa Northeast Area .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dubuque, IA?
Because the average rent in Dubuque is $768, you’ll want to make about $2,560 per month or $30,720 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 9.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Dubuque is 29.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $430 - $1,124. You can expect to pay 0.9% less for groceries, 4.4% less for utilities, and 1.2% 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.
Studio
$643/month
$643/month
One Bedroom
$760/month
$760/month
Two Bedroom
$1,022/month
$1,022/month
Three Bedroom
$1,186/month
$1,186/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.