Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dubuque County, IA from $300 (30 Rentals)

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property at 597 Jefferson St

$550

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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597 Jefferson St

DubuqueIA52001

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Marquette Hall
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marquette Hall

2222 QueenDubuque, IA 52001
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1600 Butterfield Drive
Studio Apartments

1600 Butterfield Drive

1550-1600 Butterfield DrDubuque, IA 52001
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444 Angella Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

444 Angella Street

444-488 Angella StDubuque, IA 52001
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The Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Gardens

102 Gardens CtFarley, IA 52046
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725 Duggan Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

725 Duggan Dr

725 Duggan DrDubuque, IA 52003
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Hillcrest Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Apartments

3290 Hillcrest RdDubuque, IA 52001
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Dreamsville Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dreamsville Apartments

1812 15th Ave SEDyersville, IA 52040
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property at 1131 Main St

$875

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1131 Main St

DubuqueIA52001
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3090 N Grandview Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3090 N Grandview Ave

3090 N Grandview AveDubuque, IA 52001
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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 Emri Apartments priced from $917. Eagle Point Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $965. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dubuque County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emri ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$917
Eagle Point Townhomes2 BR Townhome2BR,1BA$965
Super 20 Mobile Home Park3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$995
Raven Oaks Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
Penn Place ApartmentsNewly Renovated 2 BR2BR,1BA$1,025
799 Main St1x11BR,1BA$1,100
Applegate IID1BR,1BA$1,158
Applegate ID1BR,1BA$1,248
Radford Place ApartmentsSecond/Third Floor Unit2BR,2BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dubuque County, IA

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dubuque County area is the $0.78 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Super 20 Mobile Home Park in the starting from $995. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Super 20 Mobile Home Park3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.78
Westgate Residence TownhomesTownhouse I2BR,1.5BA$1.18
College Suites Peosta3 Bedroom Apartment - Price Per Bed!3BR,2BA$0.56
799 Main St2x12BR,1BA$1.32
Radford Place ApartmentsSecond/Third Floor Unit2BR,2BA$1.25
Penn Place ApartmentsNewly Renovated 2 BR2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Eagle Point Townhomes2 BR Townhome2BR,1BA$1.07
Applegate IID1BR,1BA$1.77
Emri ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.46
2164 Washington St, Unit 2164 #22164 Washington St1BR,1BA$1.59

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 Emri Apartments which is listed at $917, 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 $1,202 which is $1,748 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dubuque County.

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