Rent by ZIP code in Dubuque
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52003 | Dubuque County | $1,175 | +14% |
| 52001 | Dubuque County | $1,031 | 0% |
| 52002 | Dubuque County | $1,025 | -1% |
Rent by bedroom count in Dubuque
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Dubuque County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for. Dubuque County uses Small Area FMRs, and the two bedroom figure runs from $1,120 to $1,250 depending on the Dubuque ZIP code.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $788 | +1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | $891 | +5.9% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,131 | +5.0% |
| 3 bedroom | $1,516 | +4.6% |
| 4 bedroom | $1,865 | +3.2% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Dubuque?
Typical rent across Dubuque County is $1,068 as of August 2026. That is up 3.0% from a year earlier.
| Year | Typical rent, Dubuque County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $822 | |
| 2022 | $877 | +6.7% |
| 2023 | $962 | +9.7% |
| 2024 | $1,011 | +5.1% |
| 2025 | $1,019 | +0.8% |
| 2026 (through August) | $1,068 | +4.8% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Dubuque rent questions
- What is the average rent in Dubuque, IA?
- Typical asking rent in Dubuque is $1,031 a month as of August 2026, across 3 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,025 to $1,175.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Dubuque?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Dubuque County is $1,131 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $891 and a three bedroom is $1,516. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Dubuque?
- Rent is rising. Typical rent in Dubuque County is $1,068 as of August 2026, up 3.0% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Dubuque?
- ZIP 52002 has the lowest typical asking rent in Dubuque at $1,025 a month, compared with $1,031 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Dubuque?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Dubuque rent of $1,031, that is about $3,093 a month, or $37,116 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Dubuque sits in the Dubuque, IA metro area.