Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dubuque, IA from $300 (9 Rentals)

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Marquette Hall
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marquette Hall

2222 QueenDubuque, 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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1600 Butterfield Drive
Studio Apartments

1600 Butterfield Drive

1550-1600 Butterfield DrDubuque, IA 52001
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Emri Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Emri Apartments

2000 Radford RdDubuque, IA 52002

Dubuque, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dubuque Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dubuque, IA is a 3 Beds unit found at Penn Place Apartments priced from $1,150. 1182 Locust St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dubuque apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Penn Place Apartments3 Bedroom/2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,150
1182 Locust St3x23BR,2BA$1,200
Radford Place ApartmentsSecond/Third Floor Unit2BR,2BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dubuque, IA

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dubuque area is the $0.86 price per square foot 3x2 Model at 1182 Locust St in the starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Dubuque apartment is the 1433 Washington St Model at 1433 Washington St, Unit 1433 Washington Street starting at $1,100 with a $0.79 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Dubuque apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1182 Locust St3x23BR,2BA$0.86
1433 Washington St, Unit 1433 Washington Street1433 Washington St2BR,1BA$0.79
Penn Place Apartments3 Bedroom/2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.93
Westgate Residence TownhomesTownhouse I2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Emri ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.11
799 Main St, Unit 405799 Main St2BR,1BA$1.64
Radford Place ApartmentsSecond/Third Floor Unit2BR,2BA$1.23
625 Rhomberg Ave, Unit Apartment 4625 Rhomberg Ave2BR,1BA$1.28
377 W 17th St, Unit 2377 W 17th St2BR,1BA$0.94
1400 Central Ave, Unit 41400 Central Ave2BR,1BA$1.17

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Dubuque, IA
Population: 57,941

Ranked #658

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Dubuque, IA

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

23 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dubuque Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dubuque Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dubuque Apartment is $697 at Emri Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dubuque Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dubuque is starting from $837 at Emri Apartments.

What is the most affordable Dubuque Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dubuque Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Penn Place Apartments and starts from $1,150.

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