Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Poughkeepsie Neighborhood of Poughkeepsie, NY from $800 (59 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Poughkeepsie area of Poughkeepsie.

property at 85 S Hamilton St

$1,500 - $1,700

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 1

85 S Hamilton St

PoughkeepsieNY12601

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property at 52 S Bridge St

$1,895

2 Bedroom Rentals

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52 S Bridge St

PoughkeepsieNY12601
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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
  • Utilities Included

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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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property at 65 S Hamilton St

$1,300

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$1,300
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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65 S Hamilton St

PoughkeepsieNY12601
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387 Main St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

387 Main St

387 Main StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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220 Church St
1 Bedroom Apartments

220 Church St

220 Church StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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162 Mill St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

162 Mill St

162 Mill StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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24 Barclay St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

24 Barclay St

24 Barclay StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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Downtown Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Poughkeepsie Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Poughkeepsie area of Poughkeepsie, NY is a Studio unit found at Luckey Platt priced from $1,600. 110 Mill Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,775. Here are the most affordable Downtown Poughkeepsie apartments for rent in Poughkeepsie, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Luckey PlattS11Studio,1BA$1,600
110 Mill Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,775
Queen City Lofts Apartments1 BDR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,861
7 Franklin Street7 Franklin Street - 53BR,1BA$1,900
117-119 S Hamilton StUnfurnished - 1193BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Poughkeepsie, NY

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Poughkeepsie area is the $2.15 price per square foot 85 Cannon St Model at 85 Cannon St 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 St85 Cannon St1BR,2BA$2.15
29 N Bridge St, Unit 129 N Bridge St2BR,2BA$1.75
204 Mill St, Unit 1204 Mill St3BR,1BA$2.20
109 South Ave, Unit #2 109 South Ave109 South Ave2BR,1BA$1.77
117-119 S Hamilton StFurnished3BR,1BA$2.29
Queen City Lofts Apartments2 BDR 1 BA2BR,1BA$2.61
7 Franklin Street7 Franklin Street - 53BR,1BA$2.53
110 Mill Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.38
127 Union St, Unit 125-3127 Union St1BR,1BA$2.54
Admiral Wm F Halsey Senior VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00

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Downtown Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, NY

Ranked #4

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 110 Mill Street which is listed at $1,775, 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 $150 which is $2,350 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Poughkeepsie.

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