Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dubuque, IA from $300 (55 Rentals)

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property at 2320 Prince St

$750 - $1,050

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 7

2320 Prince St

DubuqueIA52001
property at 1471 Main St

$775 - $800

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1471 Main St

DubuqueIA52001

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property at 2015 Kniest St

$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 3

2015 Kniest 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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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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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property at 1131 Main St

$875

3 Bedroom Rentals

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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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Emri Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Emri Apartments

2000 Radford RdDubuque, IA 52002
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property at 308 Hill St

$995 - $1,795

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 18

308 Hill St

DubuqueIA52001
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799 Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

799 Main St

799 Main StDubuque, IA 52001
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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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 Penn Place Apartments priced from $765. 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
Penn Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$765
REHABILITATION OF 243-247 W 11TH ST2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$805
Emri ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$917
Eagle Point Townhomes2 BR Townhome2BR,1BA$965
1182 Locust StApt 41BR,1BA$975
Super 20 Mobile Home Park3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$995
Applegate IID1BR,1BA$1,158

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dubuque, IA

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dubuque 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 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 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
Radford Place ApartmentsSecond/Third Floor Unit2BR,2BA$1.27
1182 Locust StApt 41BR,1BA$0.98
2161 Sunnyslope Dr, Unit 22161 Sunnyslope Dr2BR,1BA$1.05
REHABILITATION OF 243-247 W 11TH ST2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.87
Eagle Point Townhomes2 BR Townhome2BR,1BA$1.07
Penn Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
735 Kirkwood St, Unit 735735 Kirkwood St1BR,1BA$1.31
Emri ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.46

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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 $765 at Penn Place 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 Super 20 Mobile Home Park and starts from $995.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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