Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Poughkeepsie Neighborhood of Poughkeepsie, NY from $1,400 (10 Rentals)

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property at 78 Garden St

$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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78 Garden St

PoughkeepsieNY12601
property at 65 S Hamilton St

$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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65 S Hamilton St

PoughkeepsieNY12601
property at 139 Montgomery St

$1,550

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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139 Montgomery St

PoughkeepsieNY12601

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property at 15 S Hamilton St

$1,575 - $1,975

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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15 S Hamilton St

PoughkeepsieNY12601
property at 2 Garden St

$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2 Garden St, Unit 2

2 Garden St
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 1 Bed unit found at 220 Church St priced from $1,550. Kaal Rock Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Downtown Poughkeepsie apartments for rent in Poughkeepsie, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
220 Church St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,550
Kaal Rock Manor Apartments1 bedroom 3rd floor1BR,1BA$1,700
7 Franklin Street7 Franklin Street - 73BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Poughkeepsie, NY

As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Poughkeepsie area is the $1.56 price per square foot 85 Cannon St Model at 85 Cannon St, Unit 2 in the in the Arlington District neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Downtown Poughkeepsie apartment is the 144 N Clinton St Model at 144 N Clinton St, Unit 4 starting at $1,950 with a $1.63 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 St, Unit 285 Cannon St1BR,2BA$1.56
144 N Clinton St, Unit 4144 N Clinton St3BR,1BA$1.63
29 N Bridge St, Unit 129 N Bridge St2BR,2BA$1.75
55 Worrall Ave, Unit Apt 155 Worrall Ave3BR,1BA$1.92
34 Gifford Ave, Unit 1st floor34 Gifford Ave2BR,1BA$1.42
8 Fox Ter, Unit Apartment 38 Fox Ter1BR,1BA$1.44
The Union Street Historic District1b/1b1BR,1BA$2.31
220 Church St, Unit #1220 Church St1BR,1BA$2.07
220 Church St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.07
Admiral Wm F Halsey Senior VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
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 Downtown Poughkeepsie

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Poughkeepsie?

There are currently 269 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Poughkeepsie, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $3,300. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Poughkeepsie ranging from $1,425 to $2,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Poughkeepsie?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Poughkeepsie ranges from $1,425 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,849.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.