Rent in Dubuque, IA
Across Dubuque's 5 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,131 a month, with figures from $879–$1,205. The highest typical rent is in 52002 ($1,205) and the lowest in 52003 ($879). 3 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 2 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Dubuque County pay about 1.23% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $788 | $615–$788 | 5 |
| 1 bed | $840 | $664–$891 | 5 |
| 2 beds | $1,131 | $879–$1,205 | 5 |
| 3 beds | $1,391 | $1,253–$1,516 | 5 |
| 4 beds | $1,865 | $1,294–$1,865 | 5 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Dubuque ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Dubuque, IA?
- About $1,131 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $879–$1,205. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Dubuque, IA?
- About $840 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $664–$891. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Dubuque, IA?
- About $1,391 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,253–$1,516. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Dubuque, IA?
- About $788 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $615–$788. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Dubuque, IA?
- About $1,865 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,294–$1,865. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Dubuque ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 52002 has the highest typical rent at $1,205 a month, and 52003 the lowest at $879.
- What is the property tax rate in Dubuque, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Dubuque County pay a typical 1.23% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Dubuque rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).