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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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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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 9-11 Liberty St priced from $1,150. Luckey Platt has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,369. Here are the most affordable Downtown Poughkeepsie apartments for rent in Poughkeepsie, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
9-11 Liberty StStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Luckey PlattS10Studio,1BA$1,369
110 Mill Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,775
Queen City Lofts Apartments1 BDR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,861
Eden Roc Apartments2 Bedroom with Balcony2BR,1BA$1,998

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Poughkeepsie, NY

As of October 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Poughkeepsie area is the $1.88 price per square foot 23 Fairview Ave Model at 23 Fairview Ave, Unit Unit 1 in the in the Fairview neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Downtown Poughkeepsie apartment is the 34 Gifford Ave Model at 34 Gifford Ave, Unit 1st floor starting at $1,800 with a $1.50 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.
23 Fairview Ave, Unit Unit 123 Fairview AveStudio ,4BA$1.88
34 Gifford Ave, Unit 1st floor34 Gifford Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
29 N Bridge St, Unit 129 N Bridge St2BR,2BA$1.75
107 N Bridge St, Unit 1107 N Bridge St2BR,1BA$1.73
13 Grubb St, Unit upstairs13 Grubb St2BR,1BA$2.10
Eden Roc Apartments2 Bedroom with Balcony2BR,1BA$2.05
8 N Clover St, Unit 18 N Clover St1BR,1BA$1.88
6 Hammersley Ave, Unit 36 Hammersley Ave1BR,1BA$2.00
9-11 Liberty StStudioStudio ,1BA$1.92
Admiral Wm F Halsey Senior VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, NY

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Poughkeepsie Neighborhood in Poughkeepsie, NY

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,998.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Poughkeepsie is 9-11 Liberty St which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Downtown Poughkeepsie costs $2,300.

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 $217 which is $2,083 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Poughkeepsie.

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