Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dutchess County, NY from $500 (33 Rentals)

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$1,300 - $1,850

1 Bedroom Rentals

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19 Main St

Wappingers FallsNY12590
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Red Hook Commons
1 Bedroom Apartments

Red Hook Commons

18 Laura LnRed Hook, NY 12571
Senior Living
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5 Alexander Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5 Alexander Dr

5 Alexander DrHyde Park, NY 12538

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Eastmin & Bixby
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastmin & Bixby

22 Montgomery StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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Bixby Apartments
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Bixby Apartments

21 Charles StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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Dutcher House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dutcher House

3 Arch StPawling, NY 12564
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Park Manor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Manor Apartments

40 Haviland RdHyde Park, NY 12538
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The Academy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Academy

35 Academy StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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ZG Green Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

ZG Green Apartments

15 E Hunns Lake RdStanfordville, NY 12581
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Hyde Park Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hyde Park Terrace

3726 Albany Post RdHyde Park, NY 12538
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9-11 Liberty St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

9-11 Liberty St

9-11 Liberty StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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40 Cannon St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

40 Cannon St

40 Cannon StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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The Queen Bee on Main
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Queen Bee on Main

468 Main StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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Collegeview Tower
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Collegeview Tower

141 Fulton AvePoughkeepsie, NY 12603
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Berkeley Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Berkeley Square

62-72 Imperial BlvdWappingers Falls, NY 12590
Senior Living

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Valley 44 Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley 44 Apartments

2136-2140 Us-44Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain View KnollsStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Partridge Gardens2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$1,450
Mountainview Garden ApartmentsBeautiful Renovated StudioStudio,1BA$1,550
CoveView ApartmentsB Building 11BR,1BA$1,600
Royal Ledges at Hyde Park1.1 Ledges1BR,1BA$1,675
Luckey PlattS17Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brookside Meadows Luxury Rental CommunityEdward2BR,2BA$1.63
The Nature Preserve Townhomes3 Beds, 2.5 baths3BR,2.5BA$2.13
Vista Point ApartmentsC23BR,2BA$2.12
85 Cannon St85 Cannon St1BR,2BA$2.15
34 Gifford Ave, Unit 1st floor34 Gifford Ave2BR,1BA$1.42
8 Angela Ct8 Angela Ct1BR,1BA$2.08
29 N Bridge St, Unit 129 N Bridge St2BR,2BA$1.75
109 South Ave, Unit #2 109 South Ave109 South Ave2BR,1BA$1.77
40 Cove View Ln, Unit b440 Cove View Ln1BR,1BA$2.06
Admiral Wm F Halsey Senior VillageOne Bedroom1BR,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.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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