Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Poughkeepsie Neighborhood of Poughkeepsie, NY from $600 (8 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Poughkeepsie area of Poughkeepsie.

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Bixby Apartments
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Bixby Apartments

21 Charles StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601

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Eastmin & Bixby
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastmin & Bixby

22 Montgomery StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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40 Cannon St
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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Luckey PlattS4Studio,1BA$1,541
Violet Estates Active Adult 55+ CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
110 Mill Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Poughkeepsie, NY

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Poughkeepsie area is the $1.64 price per square foot 77 Garden St Model at 77 Garden St, Unit 3 in the in the Fairview neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Downtown Poughkeepsie apartment is the 135 South Ave Model at 135 South Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,800 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Downtown Poughkeepsie 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.
77 Garden St, Unit 377 Garden St3BR,1BA$1.64
135 South Ave, Unit 2135 South Ave2BR,1BA$1.80
107 South Ave, Unit 107 South Avenue107 South Ave2BR,1BA$1.85
Creek Road Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.30
The Union Street Historic District2b/2b2BR,2BA$2.53
Queen City Lofts Apartments2 BDR 1 BA2BR,1BA$2.62
16 Fitchett St, Unit 116 Fitchett St2BR,1BA$2.50
Violet Estates Active Adult 55+ CommunityStudioStudio ,1BA$2.29
Water Club Luxury LivingOne Bedroom Waitlist1BR,1BA$3.21
110 Mill Street0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, NY

Ranked #8

Among neighborhoods in Poughkeepsie, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $2,066.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Poughkeepsie is Luckey Platt which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Downtown Poughkeepsie costs $2,448.

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 $1,283 which is $1,165 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Poughkeepsie.

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