
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dubuque County, IA from $300 (23 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Dubuque County.


1938 Washington St

Penn Place Apartments

725 Duggan Dr

Marquette Hall

1820 Radford Rd

444 Angella Street
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1600 Butterfield Drive

The Gardens Of Dubuque

1258 University Ave

Summit Village Apartments

770 University Ave

Washington Court Apartments

Westgate Manor & Westgate Villa
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Pleasant View Apartments

555 Alpine St

1124 Locust St

247 W 11th St

The Gardens

Commerce Park Apartments

603 E 22nd St
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1941 Madison St

1338 Main St
Dubuque County, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dubuque County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,104 | $765 | $1,550 |
| Dubuque County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,344 | $700 | $2,150 |
| Dubuque County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,257 | $945 | $1,950 |
| Dubuque County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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Cheapest Available Dubuque County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dubuque County, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at College Suites Peosta priced from $750. 725 Duggan Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dubuque County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Suites Peosta | ADA/Studio Apartment Suite - Please Call to Inq... | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| 725 Duggan Dr | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Emri Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $917 |
| Hawkeye Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 1 full, 51 sqft, 830 Hawkeye Drive | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Penn Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom/2 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dubuque County, IA
As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dubuque County area is the $1.30 price per square foot 2 bed/1.5 bath Model at Hawkeye Townhomes in the starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Dubuque County apartment is the Townhouse I Model at Westgate Residence Townhomes starting at $1,415 with a $1.18 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Dubuque County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkeye Townhomes | 2 bed/1.5 bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| Westgate Residence Townhomes | Townhouse I | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| 2164 Jackson St, Unit 1 | 2164 Jackson St | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| 725 Duggan Dr | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| 1631 Main St, Unit 5 | 1631 Main St | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 2123 Central Ave, Unit 2 | 2123 Central Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Radford Place Apartments | Second/Third Floor Unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Penn Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom/2 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
| 1555 White St, Unit 2 | 1555 White St | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| 1400 Central Ave, Unit Unit 2 | 1400 Central Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dubuque County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dubuque County?
The cheapest apartment in Dubuque County is College Suites Peosta which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Dubuque County costs $2,950.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dubuque County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Dubuque County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Dubuque County?
Cheap apartments in Dubuque County have an average cost of $1,572 which is $1,378 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dubuque County.
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