Cheap Homes for Rent in Dutchess County, NY from $1,200 (46 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Dutchess County.

property at 238 Church St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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238 Church St, Unit 3

238 Church St
PoughkeepsieNY12601
property at 3 Garden St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3 Garden St, Unit 3

3 Garden St
PoughkeepsieNY12601
property at 104 Thompson St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

104 Thompson St, Unit B

104 Thompson St
PoughkeepsieNY12601
property at 160 Academy St

$1,500 - $1,850

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

160 Academy St

PoughkeepsieNY12601

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property at 96 S Hamilton St

$1,600 - $1,700

1 Bedroom Rentals

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96 S Hamilton St

PoughkeepsieNY12601
property at 18 Taylor Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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18 Taylor Ave, Unit 3

18 Taylor Ave
PoughkeepsieNY12601
property at 761 Main St

$1,700

2 Bedroom Rentals

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761 Main St

ArlingtonNY12603

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property at 41 Barney Dr

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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41 Barney Dr

MillertonNY12546
property at 25 Fairway Dr

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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25 Fairway Dr, Unit 2

25 Fairway Dr
PawlingNY12564
property at 8 Morgan Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8 Morgan Ave, Unit 4

8 Morgan Ave
PoughkeepsieNY12601
property at 2 Raymond Ave

$1,850 - $2,150

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2 Raymond Ave

PoughkeepsieNY12603

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property at 6 Alpine Dr

$1,900

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

6 Alpine Dr

Wappingers FallsNY12590
property at 174 South Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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174 South Ave, Unit 2

174 South Ave
PoughkeepsieNY12601

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property at 37 Roosevelt Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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37 Roosevelt Ave, Unit 1

37 Roosevelt Ave
PoughkeepsieNY12601

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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 Luckey Platt in the Fairview neighborhood priced from $1,425. Mountain View Knolls in the Old Hopewell Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio 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
Luckey PlattaeS03Studio,1BA$1,425
Mountain View KnollsStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Partridge Gardens2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$1,450
110 Mill Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,575
Chelsea RidgeHopewell1BR,1BA$1,845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dutchess County, NY

As of August 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dutchess County area is the $1.60 price per square foot Townhouse Model at Violet Estates in the in the Poughkeepsie neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Dutchess County apartment is the The Cedar Model at Eastdale Village starting at $2,980 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Arlington District 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.
Violet EstatesTownhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.60
Eastdale VillageThe Cedar2BR,2BA$2.18
Stissing Farms2 Bed, 2 Bath - Land2BR,2BA$2.20
34 Gifford Ave, Unit 2nd floor34 Gifford Ave2BR,1BA$1.42
156 Mansion St, Unit 3 BEDROOMS156 Mansion St3BR,1BA$1.92
77 Garden St, Unit 377 Garden St3BR,1BA$1.75
Village Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.07
Hamilton BSD, LLCHamilton BSD, LLC - 3L2BR,1BA$2.00
2719 W Main St, Unit Studio2719 W Main StStudio ,1BA$2.14
Admiral Wm F Halsey Senior VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Dutchess County

What type of rentals are currently available in Dutchess County?

There are currently 543 Apartments for Rent in Dutchess County, NY with pricing that ranges from $600 to $5,400. There are also 160 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dutchess County ranging from $1,200 to $49,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dutchess County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dutchess County ranges from $1,200 to $49,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,043.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Dutchess County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Dutchess County range from $1,895 to $3,785, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $20,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,191.

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