
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dubuque County, IA from $300 (20 Rentals)
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571 Jefferson St, Unit #3

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571 Jefferson St, Unit 571 Jefferson St, 3

1215 Mt Pleasant St

Penn Place Apartments

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2164 Washington St, Unit 2164 #2
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2914 Pinard St, Unit #2

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1820 Radford Rd

Marquette Hall

1600 Butterfield Drive

444 Angella Street
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1124 Locust St

725 Duggan Dr
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 Studio Apartments | $1,095 | $1,095 | $1,095 |
| Dubuque County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,084 | $600 | $1,450 |
| Dubuque County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,318 | $895 | $1,800 |
| Dubuque County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,329 | $600 | $1,835 |
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Cheapest Available Dubuque County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dubuque County, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at REHABILITATION OF 243-247 W 11TH ST priced from $805. Emri Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $967. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dubuque County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| REHABILITATION OF 243-247 W 11TH ST | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $805 |
| Emri Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $967 |
| Raven Oaks Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| 2709 Ventura Dr | 1 Bed/ 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Union at the Marina | 1 Bedroom 60%AMI | 1BR,1BA | $1,044 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dubuque County, IA
As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dubuque County area is the $1.20 price per square foot Townhouse II Model at Westgate Residence Townhomes in the starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Dubuque County apartment is the 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Model at Penn Place Apartments starting at $1,175 with a $0.95 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Residence Townhomes | Townhouse II | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Penn Place Apartments | 3 Bedroom/2 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| Emri Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.86 |
| Radford Place Apartments | Second/Third Floor Unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| 1182 Locust St | Apt 4 | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| 571 Jefferson St, Unit 571 Jefferson St, Unit 3 | 571 Jefferson St | 1BR,1BA | $0.60 |
| 985 White St, Unit 1 | 985 White St | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| REHABILITATION OF 243-247 W 11TH ST | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Eagle Point Townhomes | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 2914 Pinard St, Unit #2 | 2914 Pinard St | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dubuque County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Dubuque County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dubuque County is under $1,044.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dubuque County?
The cheapest apartment in Dubuque County is Raven Oaks Apartments which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Dubuque County costs $1,197.
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 4 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 $119 which is $1,078 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dubuque County.
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