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Apartments under $1,800 for Rent in Dubuque, IA

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  12. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    2 BEDS
    $1,650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,650
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,650

    Hawkeye Townhomes

    829 Hawkeye Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001
    (608) 602-2985
  26. Building Photo - 2914 Pinard St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$800

    2914 Pinard St Unit #2

    2914 Pinard St, Dubuque, IA 52001
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  27. Building Photo - 2164 Washington St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $795
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$795
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$795

    2164 Washington St Unit 2164 #2

    2164 Washington St, Dubuque, IA 52001
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  28. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $675
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$675
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$675

    509 W Locust St Unit Apt 2

    509 W Locust St, Dubuque, IA 52001
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  29. 2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,595
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,595
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,595

    1576 Washington St

    1576 Washington St, Dubuque, IA 52001
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  30. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,025
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,025
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,025

    901 White St Unit 3

    901 White St, Dubuque, IA 52001
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  31. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,350
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,350
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,350

    622 Alpine St

    622 Alpine St, Dubuque, IA 52001
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  32. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,195
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,195
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,195

    985 White St Unit 1

    985 White St, Dubuque, IA 52001
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  33. Discounts
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    4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,650

    2636 Queen St

    2636 Queen St, Dubuque, IA 52001
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  34. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,000

    10543 Emberwood Dr Unit Lot 25

    10543 Emberwood Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001
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  35. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,100

    2985 Hales Mill Rd Unit 2

    2985 Hales Mill Rd, Asbury, IA 52002
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  36. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700

    1425 Adair St

    1425 Adair St, Dubuque, IA 52001
  37. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$800

    2703 Ventura Dr Unit 2

    2703 Ventura Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001
  38. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,000

    2709 Ventura Dr Unit 5

    2709 Ventura Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001
  39. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,195
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,195
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,195

    653 Bluff St Unit 1

    653 Bluff St, Dubuque, IA 52001
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Living & Renting in Dubuque

Dubuque at a Glance

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Dubuque, IA Apartments for Rent

Dubuque sits along the Mississippi River where Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin meet, and is part of the Driftless Area—a region that escaped glaciation and features a distinctive hilly landscape uncommon in the Midwest. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Dubuque, you'll discover both affordability and access to natural beauty and entertainment, with average rents well below the national median. The city serves as the commercial, cultural, and educational hub of the Tri-State Area, giving renters plenty of housing options from historic downtown buildings to modern apartment communities.

Renting in Dubuque works well for those seeking low living costs plus access to attractions like the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, and riverside casinos and dining. The city is home to five institutions of higher education, including Clarke University and the University of Dubuque, making it appealing for students and educators. Dubuque's location provides convenient access to major highways connecting the Tri-State Area, while the downtown district offers walkable access to shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues along the riverfront.

Why Dubuque?

  • Exploring the beautiful and mysterious Crystal Lake Cave, discovered in 1868 by miners looking for lead.
  • Visiting the vast National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, featuring the Mississippi River’s fascinating wildlife.
  • Having many unique neighborhoods to choose from, each with their own flavor, from South End to downtown.
  • Enjoying Dubuque’s strong economy with many major companies headquartered here, including Prudential Financial, Hormel, and Deere and Company.
  • Floating down the lazy river, strolling along the Mississippi Riverwalk, and shooting down the tube slide at Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark.
  • Nightlife and entertainment of all types, including casinos such as Mystique and Diamond Jo and fine arts at the Grand Opera House and Dubuque Symphony Orchestra.

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Education

Public University
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Hempstead High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,584 Students
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Dubuque Senior High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,435 Students
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Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,142 Students
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George Washington Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
624 Students
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Thomas Jefferson Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
369 Students

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