
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dutchess County, NY from $500 (33 Rentals)
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31 Wing Ave, Unit C4, Unit C4

31 Wing Ave, Unit C4

33 E Vacation Dr

Hudson Harbour

Tompkins Terrace Apartments

Mountain View Knolls

Olde Post Mall Apartments
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65 S Hamilton St

19 Main St

95 Delafield St

Kaal Rock Manor Apartments

23 W Main St, Unit 1A, Unit 1A

2314-2330 County Rd 83

Red Hook Commons

5 Alexander Dr
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Eastmin & Bixby

Bixby Apartments

Dutcher House

Hamilton Garden Apartments

Park Manor Apartments

Stone Ledge Apartments 55+ Senior Community

Pleasant Valley Estates

The Academy
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ZG Green Apartments

Hyde Park Terrace

9-11 Liberty St

40 Cannon St

The Queen Bee on Main

Collegeview Tower

The Woods at Pawling

Berkeley Square
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Dutchess County, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dutchess County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchess County Studio Apartments | $1,845 | $1,250 | $3,484 |
| Dutchess County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,996 | $909 | $4,200 |
| Dutchess County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,446 | $1,090 | $5,300 |
| Dutchess County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,562 | $1,775 | $3,915 |
| Dutchess County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,427 | $2,140 | $2,999 |
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Cheapest Available Dutchess County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dutchess County, NY is a Studio unit found at Mountain View Knolls in the Old Hopewell Estates neighborhood priced from $1,300. Partridge Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dutchess County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Knolls | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Partridge Gardens | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Mountainview Garden Apartments | Beautiful Renovated Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| CoveView Apartments | B Building 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Royal Ledges at Hyde Park | 1.1 Ledges | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| Luckey Platt | S17 | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dutchess County, NY
As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dutchess County area is the $1.63 price per square foot Edward Model at Brookside Meadows Luxury Rental Community in the starting from $2,675. The second greatest value Dutchess County apartment is the 3 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at The Nature Preserve Townhomes starting at $3,400 with a $2.13 price per square foot in the Old Hopewell Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dutchess County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Meadows Luxury Rental Community | Edward | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| The Nature Preserve Townhomes | 3 Beds, 2.5 baths | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.13 |
| Vista Point Apartments | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.12 |
| 85 Cannon St | 85 Cannon St | 1BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| 34 Gifford Ave, Unit 1st floor | 34 Gifford Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 8 Angela Ct | 8 Angela Ct | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 29 N Bridge St, Unit 1 | 29 N Bridge St | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| 109 South Ave, Unit #2 109 South Ave | 109 South Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 40 Cove View Ln, Unit b4 | 40 Cove View Ln | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Admiral Wm F Halsey Senior Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dutchess County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Dutchess County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dutchess County is under $1,745.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dutchess County?
The cheapest apartment in Dutchess County is Partridge Gardens which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in Dutchess County costs $3,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dutchess County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in Dutchess County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Dutchess County?
Cheap apartments in Dutchess County have an average cost of $428 which is $3,072 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dutchess County.
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