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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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Ellis Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ellis Apartments

1850 Ellis StDubuque, IA 52001
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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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3090 N Grandview Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3090 N Grandview Ave

3090 N Grandview AveDubuque, IA 52001
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Emri Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Emri Apartments

2000 Radford RdDubuque, IA 52002
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Dubuque, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dubuque Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dubuque, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ellis Apartments priced from $665. REHABILITATION OF 243-247 W 11TH ST has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $805. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dubuque apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ellis Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$665
REHABILITATION OF 243-247 W 11TH ST2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$805
Union at the Marina1 Bedroom 50%AMI1BR,1BA$853
Hawkeye Apartments811 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$925
Raven Oaks Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$995
Emri ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dubuque, IA

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dubuque area is the $0.95 price per square foot 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Model at Penn Place Apartments in the starting from $1,175. The second greatest value Dubuque apartment is the 2 bed/1.5 bath Model at Hawkeye Townhomes starting at $1,200 with a $0.98 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.
Penn Place Apartments3 Bedroom/2 Bath3BR,1.5BA$0.95
Hawkeye Townhomes2 bed/1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$0.98
620 Lincoln Ave, Unit 620 Lincoln620 Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$0.75
571 Jefferson St, Unit 571 Jefferson St, Unit 2571 Jefferson St2BR,1BA$1.18
2709 Ventura Dr2 Bed/ 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.05
REHABILITATION OF 243-247 W 11TH ST2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.87
1363 Iowa St, Unit #31363 Iowa St1BR,1BA$1.00
Emri ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
2914 Pinard St, Unit #22914 Pinard St1BR,1BA$1.00
Ellis Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$0.89

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $665 at Ellis 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 $805 at REHABILITATION OF 243-247 W 11TH ST.

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 $1,175.

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