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 20 Peter Cooper Dr

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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20 Peter Cooper Dr

PoughkeepsieNY12601
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

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property at 18 Taylor Ave

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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18 Taylor Ave, Unit 3

18 Taylor Ave
PoughkeepsieNY12601
property at 49 Fairview Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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49 Fairview Ave, Unit Apt 2

49 Fairview Ave
PoughkeepsieNY12601

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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

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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
property at 129 Charles Colman Blvd

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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129 Charles Colman Blvd, Unit A2

129 Charles Colman Blvd
PawlingNY12564

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property at 37 Roosevelt Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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37 Roosevelt Ave, Unit 1

37 Roosevelt Ave
PoughkeepsieNY12601
property at 273 S Rd

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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273 S Rd

HolmesNY12531

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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 403-407 Main St in the Arlington District neighborhood priced from $1,275. Mountain View Knolls in the Old Hopewell Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dutchess County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
403-407 Main StStudioStudio,1BA$1,275
Mountain View KnollsStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Partridge Gardens2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$1,450
The Queen Bee on Main1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,475
Luckey PlattS08Studio,1BA$1,475
Eastdale VillageWaitlist1BR,1BA$1,525
110 Mill Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dutchess County, NY

As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dutchess County area is the $1.94 price per square foot 412 Ruskey Ln Model at 412 Ruskey Ln, Unit Front in the starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Dutchess County apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Nature Preserve starting at $3,400 with a $2.06 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.
412 Ruskey Ln, Unit Front412 Ruskey Ln3BR,1BA$1.94
Nature PreserveThree Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$2.06
Eastdale VillageWaitlist1BR,1BA$0.95
Vassar Garden Apartments3bed/1bath3BR,1BA$1.68
34 Gifford Ave, Unit 1st floor34 Gifford Ave2BR,1BA$1.44
34 Miller Hill Rd, Unit A34 Miller Hill Rd2BR,1.5BA$2.07
77 Garden St, Unit 377 Garden St3BR,1BA$1.75
406 Main St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.07
403-407 Main St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
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 558 Apartments for Rent in Dutchess County, NY with pricing that ranges from $909 to $5,300. There are also 148 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 $10,769.

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 $1,900 to $3,950, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $22,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,100.

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