Cheap Homes for Rent in Poughkeepsie, NY from $1,300 (25 Rentals)

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property at 82 Garden St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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82 Garden St, Unit 1

82 Garden St
PoughkeepsieNY12601
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
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

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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 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
property at 160 Academy St

$1,500 - $1,875

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 15

160 Academy St

PoughkeepsieNY12601
property at 25 Alexander Dr

$1,575 - $1,785

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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25 Alexander Dr

Hyde ParkNY12538
property at 2 Garden St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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2 Garden St, Unit 2

2 Garden St
PoughkeepsieNY12601

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property at 18 Taylor Ave

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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18 Taylor Ave, Unit 3

18 Taylor Ave
PoughkeepsieNY12601

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property at 8 Morgan Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8 Morgan Ave, Unit 4

8 Morgan Ave
PoughkeepsieNY12601

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Poughkeepsie, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Poughkeepsie, NY

Pricing Updated: 07/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Poughkeepsie, NY area range in price from $1,100 to $30,000 with an overall median price of $4,876. The three Poughkeepsie neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are College Hill at $1,300, Waterfront Poughkeepsie at $1,300, and Mountain View at Gardiner at $1,550. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Poughkeepsie Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
College Hill$2,100$1,30015
Waterfront Poughkeepsie$2,600$1,30014
Mountain View at Gardiner$2,750$1,5503
Brighton Green$3,000$1,9009
Regency at Fishkill$3,275$2,5253
Sleight Farms$3,500$2,6004
Grove at New Windsor$3,500$1,1003
Old Hopewell Estates$3,850$1,9007
Fairview$4,000$1,30013
Arlington$5,350$1,4759

Cheapest Available Poughkeepsie Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Poughkeepsie, NY is a Studio unit found at 403-407 Main St in the Arlington District neighborhood priced from $1,275. Luckey Platt in the Fairview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,483. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Poughkeepsie apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
403-407 Main StStudioStudio,1BA$1,275
Luckey PlattS09Studio,1BA$1,483
220 Main St1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Eastdale VillageWaitlist1BR,1BA$1,525
110 Mill Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poughkeepsie, NY

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Poughkeepsie area is the $0.95 price per square foot Waitlist Model at Eastdale Village in the in the Arlington District neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Poughkeepsie apartment is the 3 White St Model at 3 White St starting at $2,300 with a $1.53 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Poughkeepsie apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eastdale VillageWaitlist1BR,1BA$0.95
3 White St3 White St2BR,1BA$1.53
Trailview Place2 Bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.14
Hudson Place1042BR,1BA$2.27
77 Garden St, Unit 377 Garden St3BR,1BA$1.75
Hamilton BSD, LLCHamilton BSD, LLC - 3L2BR,1BA$2.20
406 Main St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.14
403-407 Main St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
206 Smith St, Unit #2206 Smith St2BR,1BA$2.14
Admiral Wm F Halsey Senior VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Poughkeepsie

What type of rentals are currently available in Poughkeepsie?

There are currently 373 Apartments for Rent in Poughkeepsie, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $3,899. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Poughkeepsie ranging from $1,300 to $6,300.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Poughkeepsie ranges from $1,300 to $6,300 with an average monthly rent of $2,835.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Poughkeepsie?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Poughkeepsie range from $1,900 to $3,899, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $6,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

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