
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dutchess County, NY from $500 (44 Rentals)
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34 Railroad St, Unit #6

31 Wing Ave

Heritage Pointe - 55+ Senior Community

31 Wing Ave, Unit A2

770 Old Rte 22

Hudson Harbour

Tompkins Terrace Apartments
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Mountain View Knolls

Luckey Platt

Kaal Rock Manor Apartments

Olde Post Mall Apartments

23 W Main St, Unit 1A

Colonial Manor Apartments

Partridge Gardens

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220 Main St
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11 Washington Ave, Unit 1

315 Main St

21 Van Dam Rd

286 Crum Elbow Rd

Red Hook Commons

5 Alexander Dr

Eastmin & Bixby

Dutcher House
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Park Manor Apartments

Stone Ledge Apartments 55+ Senior Community

Pleasant Valley Estates

The Academy

ZG Green Apartments

172 Winnikee Ave/350 Mansion St
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9-11 Liberty St

Hyde Park Terrace

40 Cannon St

403-407 Main St

Collegeview Tower

The Woods at Pawling

Berkeley Square

Valley 44 Apartments
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387 Main St

The Queen Bee on Main

Rip Van Winkle House Apartments

Frantoni Villas
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 | $1,495 | $950 | $1,795 |
| Dutchess County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,966 | $950 | $4,200 |
| Dutchess County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,404 | $1,316 | $5,300 |
| Dutchess County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,661 | $1,850 | $3,950 |
| Dutchess County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,635 | $2,000 | $4,200 |
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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 |
| Luckey Platt | S09 | Studio,1BA | $1,483 |
| 220 Main St | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dutchess County, NY
As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dutchess County area is the $1.94 price per square foot Sx1 J Model at The Lofts at Beacon in the in the Beacon neighborhood starting from $3,350. The second greatest value Dutchess County apartment is the Large First Floor Two Bedroom Model at Mountainview Garden Apartments starting at $2,650 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Regency at Fishkill 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lofts at Beacon | Sx1 J | Studio ,1BA | $1.94 |
| Mountainview Garden Apartments | Large First Floor Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Dutchess Falls | 3 bedroom 1.5 bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.88 |
| 34 Gifford Ave, Unit 2nd floor | 34 Gifford Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 28 Miller Hill Rd, Unit Lower | 28 Miller Hill Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 406 Main St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 14 Lower Henry St, Unit 1 | 14 Lower Henry St | 3BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 11 Washington Ave, Unit 1 | 11 Washington Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 206 Smith St, Unit #2 | 206 Smith St | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 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 $1,500.
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 $4,000.
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 4 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 $535 which is $3,465 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dutchess County.
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