Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Poughkeepsie Neighborhood of Poughkeepsie, NY from $800 (11 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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Cheapest Available Downtown Poughkeepsie Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Poughkeepsie area of Poughkeepsie, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Kaal Rock Manor Apartments priced from $1,700. 7 Franklin Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Downtown Poughkeepsie apartments for rent in Poughkeepsie, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kaal Rock Manor Apartments1 bedroom 3rd floor1BR,1BA$1,700
7 Franklin Street7 Franklin Street - 73BR,1BA$1,800
Queen City Lofts Apartments1 BDR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,861
Eden Roc Apartments2 Bedroom with Balcony2BR,1BA$1,998
The Legion1A1BR,1BA$2,010

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Poughkeepsie, NY

As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Poughkeepsie apartment is the 29 N Bridge St Model at 29 N Bridge St, Unit 1 starting at $2,100 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Fairview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown 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
29 N Bridge St, Unit 129 N Bridge St2BR,2BA$1.75
55 Worrall Ave, Unit Apt 155 Worrall Ave3BR,1BA$1.92
34 Gifford Ave, Unit 1st floor34 Gifford Ave2BR,1BA$1.46
11 Fairview Ave, Unit APT 211 Fairview Ave3BR,1BA$1.88
Kaal Rock Manor Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.24
Eden Roc Apartments2 Bedroom with Balcony2BR,1BA$2.05
224 Mill St, Unit Second Floor224 Mill St1BR,1BA$1.67
2 Hanscom Ave, Unit 22 Hanscom Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
Admiral Wm F Halsey Senior VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Poughkeepsie Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Poughkeepsie?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Poughkeepsie is Kaal Rock Manor Apartments which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in Downtown Poughkeepsie costs $2,225.

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 6 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 $321 which is $1,904 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Poughkeepsie.

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