Rent in Dubuque County, IA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,077$12,924 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,131 (+5%)How much rent can you afford in Dubuque County, IA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Dubuque County, IA by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $774 | $9,288 | $30,960 | $14.88/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $841 | $10,092 | $33,640 | $16.17/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,077 | $12,924 | $43,080 | $20.71/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,450 | $17,400 | $58,000 | $27.88/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,807 | $21,684 | $72,280 | $34.75/hr |
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Rent in Dubuque County, IA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Dubuque County, IA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,131 for a two-bedroom, up 5% from $1,077. A one-bedroom goes from $841 to $891, a studio from $774 to $788.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Dubuque County, IA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $841 for a one-bedroom and $1,077 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,924 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Dubuque County, IA?
To keep a $1,077 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.71 an hour, or $43,080 a year. A one-bedroom at $841 takes $16.17 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Dubuque County, IA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $774, one bedroom $841, two $1,077, three $1,450 and four $1,807 a month.
Is rent affordable in Dubuque County, IA?
For the typical household, earning $77,630 a year ($6,469 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,077 takes 16.6% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,077 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $43,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.71 an hour.