
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Academy Street Historic District Poughkeepsie, NY from $800 (39 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Academy Street Historic District area of Poughkeepsie.


403-407 Main St

Luckey Platt

Kaal Rock Manor Apartments

110 Mill Street

30 Delano St

296 Mill St

185 Union St

6-6 Eastman Terrace
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34 Gifford Ave, Unit 2nd floor

9 Grand St

319 Mansion St

Eastmin & Bixby

Bixby Apartments

Hamilton Garden Apartments

The Academy

9-11 Liberty St

172 Winnikee Ave/350 Mansion St
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238 Church St, Unit 3

387 Main St

The Queen Bee on Main

69 Glenwood Ave

Rip Van Winkle House Apartments

78 Garden St, Unit B

220 Main St

80 Garden St, Unit 2
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3 Garden St, Unit 3

160 Academy St

220 Church St

162 Mill St

24 Barclay St

The Smith Corner

96 S Hamilton St

18 S Bridge St

289 Main St
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50 Garden St

6 Eastman Terrace

24-26 Academy St
Academy Street Historic District, Poughkeepsie, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Academy Street Historic District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Street Historic District Studio Apartments | $1,516 | $1,311 | $1,795 |
| Academy Street Historic District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,768 | $1,362 | $2,318 |
| Academy Street Historic District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,069 | $1,600 | $2,800 |
| Academy Street Historic District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,371 | $1,900 | $3,300 |
| Academy Street Historic District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $2,200 | $2,300 |
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There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Academy Street Historic District Neighborhood of Poughkeepsie, NY.
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Cheapest Available Academy Street Historic District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Academy Street Historic District area of Poughkeepsie, NY is a Studio unit found at 403-407 Main St priced from $1,275. Luckey Platt has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,477. Here are the most affordable Academy Street Historic District apartments for rent in Poughkeepsie, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 403-407 Main St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| Luckey Platt | S12 | Studio,1BA | $1,477 |
| 220 Main St | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| 8 Eastman Ter | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Queen City Lofts Apartments | 1 BDR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,861 |
| 7 Franklin Street | 7 Franklin Street - 1 | 3BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| 406 Main St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,125 |
| Hamilton BSD, LLC | Hamilton BSD, LLC - 3L | 2BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Water Club Luxury Living | One Bedroom Waitlist | 1BR,1BA | $2,285 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Academy Street Historic District, NY
As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Academy Street Historic District area is the $1.42 price per square foot 34 Gifford Ave Model at 34 Gifford Ave, Unit 2nd floor in the in the Poughkeepsie neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Academy Street Historic District apartment is the Unfurnished - 119 Model at 117-119 S Hamilton St starting at $2,400 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Poughkeepsie neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Academy Street Historic District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Gifford Ave, Unit 2nd floor | 34 Gifford Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 117-119 S Hamilton St | Unfurnished - 119 | 3BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Hamilton BSD, LLC | Hamilton BSD, LLC - 3L | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 406 Main St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 53 S Clover St, Unit 1 | 53 S Clover St | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Queen City Lofts Apartments | 2 BDR 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| 403-407 Main St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 8 Eastman Ter | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Luckey Platt | S09 | Studio ,1BA | $2.51 |
| Admiral Wm F Halsey Senior Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Academy Street Historic District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Academy Street Historic District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Academy Street Historic District is under $2,285.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Academy Street Historic District?
The cheapest apartment in Academy Street Historic District is 403-407 Main St which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Academy Street Historic District costs $2,387.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Academy Street Historic District?
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 2 regular apartments in Academy Street Historic District 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 Academy Street Historic District?
Cheap apartments in Academy Street Historic District have an average cost of $136 which is $2,251 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Academy Street Historic District.
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