Cheap Homes for Rent in Dubuque, IA from $300 (14 Rentals)

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property at 933 White St
$675

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Base Rent$675

Total Monthly Price$675
1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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933 White St

DubuqueIA52001

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property at 618 Alpine St
$1,050

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 30

618 Alpine St

DubuqueIA52001
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property at 622 Alpine St
$1,050

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Total Monthly Price$1,050
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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622 Alpine St

DubuqueIA52001
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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
Hawkeye Apartments811 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$925
Raven Oaks Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$995
James Sullivan Building1 x 11BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dubuque, IA

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dubuque area is the $1.20 price per square foot Townhouse II Model at Westgate Residence Townhomes in the starting from $1,495. 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.
Westgate Residence TownhomesTownhouse II2BR,2BA$1.20
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 3571 Jefferson St1BR,1BA$0.60
2709 Ventura Dr2 Bed/ 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.05
985 White St, Unit 1985 White St1BR,1BA$1.26
Penn Place Apartments2 Bedroom/2 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.06
REHABILITATION OF 243-247 W 11TH ST2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.87
Emri ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Ellis Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$0.89

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dubuque

What type of rentals are currently available in Dubuque?

There are currently 140 Apartments for Rent in Dubuque, IA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $2,280. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dubuque ranging from $300 to $2,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dubuque?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dubuque ranges from $300 to $2,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,423.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.