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

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  22. 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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  23. Building Photo - 2515 Jackson St
    3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    2515 Jackson St

    2515 Jackson St, Dubuque, IA 52001
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  24. 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

    831 Alpine St Unit 1S

    831 Alpine St, Dubuque, IA 52001
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  25. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,450
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,450
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,450

    2615 Van Buren Ave

    2615 Van Buren Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
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  28. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,795
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,795
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,795

    121 Concord St

    121 Concord St, Dubuque, IA 52003
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  29. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,095
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,095
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,095

    2546 Broadway St Unit #1

    2546 Broadway St, Dubuque, IA 52001
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  30. 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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  31. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,400

    2109 Hummingbird Dr

    2109 Hummingbird Dr, Dubuque, IA 52002
  32. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,250

    2161 Sunnyslope Dr Unit 1

    2161 Sunnyslope Dr, Dubuque, IA 52002
  33. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    1745 Embassy West Dr Unit 3

    1745 Embassy West Dr, Dubuque, IA 52002
  34. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$950

    90 Kaufmann Ave Unit 1

    90 Kaufmann Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
  39. 3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,500

    Clarke A

    420 Clarke Dr, 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
1,093 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
459 Students

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