
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dubuque County, IA from $300 (15 Rentals)
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1215 Mt Pleasant St
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16945 Rooster Ln

1215 Mt Pleasant St

1215 Mt Pleasant St

3100 Brunskill Rd

2420 Central Ave
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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 |
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Dubuque County Studio Apartments | $662 | $599 | $725 |
Dubuque County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $922 | $675 | $1,248 |
Dubuque County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,257 | $700 | $2,200 |
Dubuque County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,054 | $625 | $1,250 |
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Cheapest Available Dubuque County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dubuque County, IA is a 3 Beds unit found at College Suites Peosta priced from $625. Super 20 Mobile Home Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dubuque County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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College Suites Peosta | 3 Bedroom Apartment NOW Available - Price Per B... | 3BR,2BA | $625 |
Super 20 Mobile Home Park | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $895 |
Penn Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom/2 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $985 |
Radford Place Apartments | Second/Third Floor Unit | 2BR,2BA | $1,225 |
Westgate Residence Townhomes | Townhouse II | 2BR,2BA | $1,415 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dubuque County, IA
As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dubuque County area is the $0.96 price per square foot 411 Bluff St Model at 411 Bluff St, Unit #2 in the starting from $1,250. 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. |
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411 Bluff St, Unit #2 | 411 Bluff St | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
Westgate Residence Townhomes | Townhouse I | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
Radford Place Apartments | Second/Third Floor Unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Super 20 Mobile Home Park | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.96 |
Penn Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom/2 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.05 |
625 Rhomberg Ave, Unit Apartment 4 | 625 Rhomberg Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Applegate I | B | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
115 W 13th St, Unit Apt 3 | 115 W 13th St | Studio ,1BA | $0.91 |
1400 Central Ave, Unit 3 | 1400 Central Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
College Suites Peosta | Spacious 1 Bedroom Apartment Suite - SOLD OUT f... | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
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 $1,225.
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 2 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 $107 which is $1,118 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dubuque County.
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