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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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Hempstead High School

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Dubuque Senior High School

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Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School

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George Washington Middle School

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Thomas Jefferson Middle School

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Grades 6-8
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