
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dubuque County, IA from $300 (21 Rentals)
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1449 Locust St

1215 Mt Pleasant St

Penn Place Apartments

1471 Main St

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2164 Washington St, Unit 2164 #2

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2914 Pinard St, Unit #2
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2320 Prince St

1820 Radford Rd

Marquette Hall

444 Angella Street

1600 Butterfield Drive

The Gardens Of Dubuque

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Westgate Manor & Westgate Villa

Pleasant View Apartments

The Gardens

Commerce Park Apartments

1124 Locust St

725 Duggan Dr
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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 | $957 | $650 | $1,095 |
| Dubuque County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,038 | $765 | $1,450 |
| Dubuque County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,276 | $895 | $2,150 |
| Dubuque County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,240 | $650 | $1,950 |
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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. Union at the Marina has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $853. 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 |
| Union at the Marina | 1 Bedroom 50%AMI | 1BR,1BA | $853 |
| ARBOR GLEN APARTMENTS | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| 1182 Locust St | Apt 4 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Super 20 Mobile Home Park | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dubuque County, IA
As of July 03, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super 20 Mobile Home Park | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.78 |
| Westgate Residence Townhomes | Townhouse I | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| 2161 Sunnyslope Dr, Unit 1 | 2161 Sunnyslope Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 1182 Locust St | Apt 4 | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| 2709 Ventura Dr, Unit 5 | 2709 Ventura Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Penn Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom/2 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
| REHABILITATION OF 243-247 W 11TH ST | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| 90 Kaufmann Ave, Unit 1 | 90 Kaufmann Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| ARBOR GLEN APARTMENTS | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 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 $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dubuque County?
The cheapest apartment in Dubuque County is Union at the Marina which is listed at $853, 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 8 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 $1,128 which is $1,822 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dubuque County.
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