Studio Apartment Rent in Dubuque, IA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Dubuque, Iowa as of July 2026. That's +36% lower than the citywide median of $1,110 and +45% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Dubuque
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Dubuque
Compare Dubuque's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Iowa
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knoxville | $640 |
| 2 | Marion | $640 |
| 3 | Waterloo | $663 |
| 4 | Fort Dodge | $670 |
| 5 | Davenport | $698 |
| 6 | Marshalltown | $700 |
| 7 | Dubuque (this page) | $710 |
| 8 | Newton | $710 |
| 9 | Boone | $720 |
| 10 | Cedar Rapids | $720 |
| 11 | Sioux City | $740 |
| 12 | Burlington | $750 |
| 13 | Pella | $760 |
| 14 | Cedar Falls | $770 |
| 15 | Coralville | $790 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Iowa
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ankeny | $1,135 |
| 2 | Johnston | $1,110 |
| 3 | Waukee | $1,090 |
| 4 | Urbandale | $1,045 |
| 5 | West Des Moines | $1,040 |
| 6 | Altoona | $1,010 |
| 7 | Pleasant Hill | $1,000 |
| 8 | Norwalk | $990 |
| 9 | North Liberty | $950 |
| 10 | Ames | $935 |
| 11 | Grimes | $930 |
| 12 | Des Moines | $909 |
| 13 | Tiffin | $870 |
| 14 | Council Bluffs | $865 |
| 15 | Iowa City | $853 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Dubuque.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Dubuque |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion, IA | 68.2 mi | $640 | $-70 (-10%) |
| Davenport, IA | 68.5 mi | $698 | $-12 (-2%) |
| Bettendorf, IA | 68.8 mi | $830 | +$120 (+17%) |
| Rock Island, IL | 74.2 mi | $680 | $-30 (-4%) |
| Moline, IL | 74.7 mi | $700 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 77.8 mi | $720 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Verona, WI | 82.8 mi | $1,220 | +$510 (+72%) |
| North Liberty, IA | 84.1 mi | $950 | +$240 (+34%) |
| Iowa City, IA | 84.2 mi | $853 | +$143 (+20%) |
| Coralville, IA | 85.2 mi | $790 | +$80 (+11%) |
| Middleton, WI | 88.7 mi | $1,090 | +$380 (+54%) |
| Tiffin, IA | 89.1 mi | $870 | +$160 (+23%) |
Studio rent in Dubuque — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Dubuque?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Dubuque, Iowa is $710 per month. This is +36% below the citywide median of $1,110.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Dubuque?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $28,400 ($2,367/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Dubuque expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Dubuque's studio median of $710 is +45% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 3th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Dubuque rank for studio rent in Iowa?
Among the 32 cities in Iowa with studio data, Dubuque ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Dubuque?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Marion ($640), Davenport ($698), Rock Island ($680).