Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Poughkeepsie Neighborhood of Poughkeepsie, NY from $800 (43 Rentals)

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206 Smith St, Unit #2
$1,600
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$1,600
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$1,600
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206 Smith St, Unit #2

206 Smith StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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property at 296 Mill St

$1,600

1 Bedroom Rentals

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296 Mill St

PoughkeepsieNY12601

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property at 319 Mansion St

$1,700

2 Bedroom Rentals

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319 Mansion 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
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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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403-407 Main St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

403-407 Main St

403-407 Main StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601

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property at 238 Church St

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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238 Church St, Unit 3

238 Church 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 Main St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

220 Main St

220 Main StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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property at 78 Garden St

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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78 Garden St, Unit B

78 Garden St
PoughkeepsieNY12601
property at 3 Garden St

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3 Garden St, Unit 3

3 Garden St
PoughkeepsieNY12601

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property at 80 Garden St

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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80 Garden St, Unit 2

80 Garden St
PoughkeepsieNY12601
property at 160 Academy St

$1,500 - $1,875

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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160 Academy St

PoughkeepsieNY12601
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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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The Smith Corner
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Smith Corner

54-58 Smith StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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property at 96 S Hamilton St

$1,600 - $1,700

1 Bedroom Rentals

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96 S Hamilton St

PoughkeepsieNY12601
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289 Main St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

289 Main St

289 Main StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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50 Garden St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

50 Garden St

50 Garden StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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property at 18 Taylor Ave

$1,650

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$1,650
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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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18 Taylor Ave, Unit 3

18 Taylor Ave
PoughkeepsieNY12601
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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 $1,401. 220 Main St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Downtown Poughkeepsie apartments for rent in Poughkeepsie, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Luckey PlattS08Studio,1BA$1,401
220 Main St1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,500
8 Eastman Ter2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,850
Queen City Lofts Apartments1 BDR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,861
Hamilton BSD, LLCHamilton BSD, LLC - 3L2BR,1BA$2,000
7 Franklin Street7 Franklin Street - 13BR,1BA$2,100
Water Club Luxury LivingOne Bedroom Waitlist1BR,1BA$2,285
117-119 S Hamilton StUnfurnished - 1193BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Poughkeepsie, NY

As of July 23, 2026 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 Poughkeepsie neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Downtown Poughkeepsie apartment is the Unfurnished - 119 Model at 117-119 S Hamilton St starting at $2,400 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the 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.
34 Gifford Ave, Unit 2nd floor34 Gifford Ave2BR,1BA$1.42
117-119 S Hamilton StUnfurnished - 1193BR,1BA$2.40
Hamilton BSD, LLCHamilton BSD, LLC - 3L2BR,1BA$2.00
The Union Street Historic District2b/1b2BR,1BA$2.63
Queen City Lofts Apartments2 BDR 1 BA2BR,1BA$2.61
8 Eastman Ter2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.47
206 Smith St, Unit #2206 Smith St2BR,1BA$2.14
Luckey PlattS09Studio ,1BA$2.51
Admiral Wm F Halsey Senior VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
220 Main St1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.16

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Downtown Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, NY

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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 $2,400.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Poughkeepsie is 220 Main St which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Downtown Poughkeepsie costs $2,275.

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 $102 which is $2,173 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Poughkeepsie.

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