Cheap Apartments for Rent in Poughkeepsie, NY from $600 (22 Rentals)

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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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The Academy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Academy

35 Academy StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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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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5 Alexander Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5 Alexander Dr

5 Alexander DrHyde Park, NY 12538
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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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Hyde Park Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hyde Park Terrace

3726 Albany Post RdHyde Park, NY 12538
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Poughkeepsie, NY Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Poughkeepsie, NY

Pricing Updated: 01/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Poughkeepsie, NY area range in price from $480 to $3,952 with an overall median price of $2,488. The three Poughkeepsie neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Sleight Farms at $1,900, College Hill at $675, and Downtown Poughkeepsie at $675. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Poughkeepsie Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Sleight Farms$1,900$1,9001
College Hill$2,200$675103
Downtown Poughkeepsie$2,200$675103
Main Street$2,200$675103
Arlington District$2,250$67589
Academy Street Historic District$2,275$67586
Grove at New Windsor$2,322$48029
Waterfront Poughkeepsie$2,350$1,10062
South Avenue$2,362$67579
Fairview$2,500$1,10082

Cheapest Available Poughkeepsie Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Poughkeepsie, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Highland Crossing priced from $1,500. 2633 South Rd in the Waterfront Poughkeepsie neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Poughkeepsie apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Crossing1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,500
2633 South RdThe Lyndhurst1BR,1BA$1,550
Luckey PlattS1Studio,1BA$1,630
Violet EstatesStudioStudio,1BA$1,685
Kaal Rock Manor Apartments1 bedroom 3rd floor1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poughkeepsie, NY

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Poughkeepsie area is the $1.56 price per square foot 85 Cannon St Model at 85 Cannon St, Unit 2 in the in the Arlington District neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Poughkeepsie apartment is the 55 Worrall Ave Model at 55 Worrall Ave, Unit Apt 1 starting at $2,400 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Arlington District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Poughkeepsie apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
85 Cannon St, Unit 285 Cannon St1BR,2BA$1.56
55 Worrall Ave, Unit Apt 155 Worrall Ave3BR,1BA$2.00
34 Gifford Ave, Unit 1st floor34 Gifford Ave2BR,1BA$1.46
29 N Bridge St, Unit 129 N Bridge St2BR,2BA$1.75
9 N Water St, Unit 99 N Water St3BR,1.5BA$1.67
Brookside Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.85
11 Fairview Ave, Unit APT 211 Fairview Ave3BR,1BA$1.90
107 N Bridge St, Unit 1107 N Bridge St1BR,1BA$1.78
224 Mill St, Unit Second Floor224 Mill St1BR,1BA$1.67
Admiral Wm F Halsey Senior VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00

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Poughkeepsie Overview

Located snugly in the heart of the Hudson Valley region of upstate New York, Poughkeepsie apartments offer an ideal place to call home for a variety of residence. Strong in its blue collar roots and boasting spectacular natural beauty as well as ease of access to the hub of New York City, Poughkeepsie is a locale on the rise.

Why live in Poughkeepsie, NY?

A jewel of the Hudson Valley region, Poughkeepsie has much to offer prospective residents. From the numerous ale houses and rock clubs that line the downtown scene, to the majestic Catskill Mountains and mighty Hudson River that act as a glorious backdrop to the city itself, this is one on-the-move locale that is sure to please. Home to a number of industries, Poughkeepsie is a great place to raise a family, with quality universities such as Vassar College and Marist both located within the city limits as well.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Poughkeepsie Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Poughkeepsie?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Poughkeepsie is under $1,800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Poughkeepsie?

The cheapest apartment in Poughkeepsie is Highland Crossing which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Poughkeepsie costs $2,488.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Poughkeepsie?

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 56 regular apartments in Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie?

Cheap apartments in Poughkeepsie have an average cost of $372 which is $2,116 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Poughkeepsie.

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