
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Poughkeepsie Neighborhood of Poughkeepsie, NY from $1,650 (19 Rentals)


13 Hammersley Ave

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12 Noxon St, Unit 3, Unit 3

10 Worrall Ave

9 Grand St

20 S White St
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15 Vernon Terrace

78 N Clinton St, Unit 3

46 Gifford Ave

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27 Franklin St

52 S Bridge St
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The Academy

387 Main St

8 Morgan Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4

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Downtown Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Poughkeepsie?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Poughkeepsie Studio Apartments | $1,661 | $1,350 | $1,990 |
| Downtown Poughkeepsie 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,923 | $1,300 | $2,800 |
Downtown Poughkeepsie 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,173 | $1,650 | $3,050 |
| Downtown Poughkeepsie 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,335 | $1,775 | $3,300 |
| Downtown Poughkeepsie 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, NY
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Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Poughkeepsie Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Poughkeepsie?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Poughkeepsie is under $2,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Poughkeepsie?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Poughkeepsie is Luckey Platt which is listed at $2,125, while the average apartment in Downtown Poughkeepsie costs $2,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 2 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Poughkeepsie?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Poughkeepsie have an average cost of $157 which is $2,343 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Poughkeepsie.
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