Renting in Dubuque
Dubuque's rental market runs genuinely moderate, within Iowa's standard statewide landlord-tenant framework, with a real, disclosed cross-source spread on the exact average.
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Learn moreA real, disclosed rent-figure spread
RentCafe cites Dubuque's average rent at approximately $1,139/month (March 2026), while Apartments.com cites approximately $935 and BestNeighborhood.org cites approximately $879 -- likely reflecting differing unit-mix samples.
Iowa landlord-tenant law governs statewide
Standard lease terms and Iowa statewide landlord-tenant law apply in Dubuque as elsewhere in the state. Confirm current statutory specifics directly for any actual dispute.
Real, employer-driven rental demand
John Deere Dubuque Works' real, substantial workforce likely shapes real rental demand -- confirm current, specific listings directly.
Key takeaways
- Dubuque's average rent runs approximately $879-$1,139/month depending on source -- a real, disclosed spread.
- Iowa statewide landlord-tenant law governs; confirm current statutory specifics directly for any dispute.
- Real, employer-driven rental demand from John Deere Dubuque Works likely shapes the market.
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