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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hill Neighborhood of Poughkeepsie, NY from $800 (40 Rentals)
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Luckey Platt
57 Cannon StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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Colonial Manor Apartments
51 Creek RdPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
296 Mill St
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185 Union St
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6-6 Eastman Terrace
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9 Grand St
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34 Gifford Ave, Unit 2nd floor
34 Gifford AvePoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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12 Seitz Terrace
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319 Mansion St
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$1,770 - $2,610Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Violet Estates
35 Violet AvePoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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$1,795 - $2,5951 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Royal Cove at Poughkeepsie
134 Innis AvePoughkeepsie, NY 12601
93 Catharine St
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39 Hooker Ave
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10 Worrall Ave
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32 Vernon Terrace
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Eastmin & Bixby
22 Montgomery StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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Bixby Apartments
21 Charles StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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Hamilton Garden Apartments
94 S Hamilton StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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The Academy
35 Academy StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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9-11 Liberty St
9-11 Liberty StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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172 Winnikee Ave/350 Mansion St
166-172 Winnikee AvePoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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40 Cannon St
40 Cannon StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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403-407 Main St
403-407 Main StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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238 Church St, Unit 3
238 Church St
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387 Main St
387 Main StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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The Queen Bee on Main
468 Main StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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220 Main St
220 Main StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
78 Garden St, Unit B
78 Garden St
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80 Garden St, Unit 2
80 Garden St
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3 Garden St, Unit 3
3 Garden St
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220 Church St
220 Church StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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24 Barclay St
24 Barclay StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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The Smith Corner
54-58 Smith StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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50 Garden St
50 Garden StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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289 Main St
289 Main StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
18 Taylor Ave, Unit 3
18 Taylor Ave
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6 Eastman Terrace
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761 Main St
ArlingtonNY12603
761 Main St, Unit 3E
761 Main St
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College Hill, Poughkeepsie, NY Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Hill Studio Apartments | $1,541 | $1,401 | $1,770 |
| College Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,859 | $1,300 | $2,318 |
| College Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,151 | $1,695 | $3,500 |
| College Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,188 | $1,900 | $2,600 |
| College Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $2,200 | $2,300 |
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There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the College Hill Neighborhood of Poughkeepsie, NY.
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Cheapest Available College Hill Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Hill area of Poughkeepsie, NY is a Studio unit found at Luckey Platt priced from $1,401. 220 Main St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable College Hill apartments for rent in Poughkeepsie, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luckey Platt | S08 | Studio,1BA | $1,401 |
| 220 Main St | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Violet Estates | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,770 |
| Queen City Lofts Apartments | 1 BDR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,861 |
| Royal Cove at Poughkeepsie | One Bed One Bath Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Hamilton BSD, LLC | Hamilton BSD, LLC - 3L | 2BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Creek Road Flats | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| The Union Street Historic District | 2b/2b | 2BR,2BA | $2,400 |
| Hilltop BP4 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hill, NY
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Hill 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 College Hill apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Hilltop BP4 starting at $2,850 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Arlington District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Hill 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 |
| Hilltop BP4 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| Hamilton BSD, LLC | Hamilton BSD, LLC - 3L | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Creek Road Flats | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| The Union Street Historic District | 2b/1b | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Queen City Lofts Apartments | 2 BDR 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| Royal Cove at Poughkeepsie | Two Bed One Bath Upgrade | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Violet Estates | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.00 |
| Luckey Platt | S09 | Studio ,1BA | $2.51 |
| 220 Main St | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in College Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Hill is under $2,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Hill?
The cheapest apartment in College Hill is 220 Main St which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in College Hill costs $2,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Hill?
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 College Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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Poughkeepsie Insider: Discovering the City's Hidden Gem Neighborhood for Affordable Renting
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I am Chris, Local Expert for AppartmentHomeLiving.com for Poughkeepsie, New York. I have been a member of the community since 2000, and have witnessed its transformative growth.
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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.
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