I rented from Executive when I came to Dubuque 2 years ago. I have nothing negative to say. They have fixed anything I asked even when I broke it (oops!) I have sent several of my coworkers there and no problems. I am thinking of upgrading to a larger place and have been checking around but all the ones not managed by them are so crappy and not cared for, no thank you. Executive takes care of the grounds well so Im not embarrassed to have people over. They have lots of new construction Im going to check out.

Slum-Lords Bottom line is the Dubuque area does not have great apartments. These guys own lots of property and therfore generally have places to rent. That said, they are far to expensive for what you get, they do zero maintenance, and you should plan on not getting your full deposit back no matter how much you clean. The move-in and showing operations are slightly wierd, which should have been a sign to look elsewhere. Once you have signed you are screwed. The staff is generally rude and uncaring, perphaps because they really don't care. I have rented in other areas in Iowa, including the Quad Cities and Des Moines and outside Iowa in Chicago and Washington D.C. In all those other instances I payed only slightly more for far better. (Sad that a garbage disposal and heat that didn't come from a window unit seems that much better) My advice would be only use these properties as a last and final resort.