
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Poughkeepsie Neighborhood of Poughkeepsie, NY from $800 (15 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Poughkeepsie area of Poughkeepsie.


160 Union

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Luckey Platt
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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 |
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Downtown Poughkeepsie Studio Apartments | $1,548 | $1,350 | $1,899 |
Downtown Poughkeepsie 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $1,403 | $2,420 |
Downtown Poughkeepsie 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,331 | $1,500 | $3,330 |
Downtown Poughkeepsie 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,416 | $1,600 | $3,300 |
Downtown Poughkeepsie 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,524 | $2,448 | $2,600 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Poughkeepsie Neighborhood of Poughkeepsie, NY.
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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 Studio unit found at Luckey Platt priced from $1,541. Violet Estates Active Adult 55+ Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable Downtown Poughkeepsie apartments for rent in Poughkeepsie, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Luckey Platt | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,541 |
Violet Estates Active Adult 55+ Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
160 Union | 1 BD 1BA Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Kaal Rock Manor Apartments | 2 bedroom 2nd floor | 2BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Queen City Lofts Apartments | 1 BDR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,011 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Poughkeepsie, NY
As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Poughkeepsie area is the $1.42 price per square foot 34 Gifford Ave Model at 34 Gifford Ave, Unit 2nd floor in the in the Fairview neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Downtown Poughkeepsie apartment is the 197 Union St Model at 197 Union St, Unit 1 starting at $2,400 with a $2.18 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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34 Gifford Ave, Unit 2nd floor | 34 Gifford Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
197 Union St, Unit 1 | 197 Union St | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
Creek Road Flats | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
The Union Street Historic District | 2b/2b | 2BR,2BA | $2.53 |
Kaal Rock Manor Apartments | 2 bedroom 2nd floor | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Queen City Lofts Apartments | 2 BDR 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.62 |
Violet Estates Active Adult 55+ Community | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.29 |
127 Union St, Unit 127-2 | 127 Union St | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
Luckey Platt | S4 | Studio ,1BA | $2.61 |
Admiral Wm F Halsey Senior Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, NY
Ranked #6
Among neighborhoods in Poughkeepsie, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,634, while the average apartment in Downtown Poughkeepsie costs $2,524.
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 $490 which is $2,034 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Poughkeepsie.
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