
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Avenue Neighborhood of Poughkeepsie, NY from $800 (45 Rentals)
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204 Main St, Unit 206-2

Kaal Rock Manor Apartments

Luckey Platt

104 Thompson St, Unit B

65 S Clinton St

185 Union St

296 Mill St

9 Grand St
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319 Mansion St

113 Mill Street- Fire Station

93 Catharine St

171 S Cherry St

The Legion

Queen City Lofts Apartments

110 Mill Street

49 S Hamilton St, Unit 2

49 S Hamilton St
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136 202

68 Catharine St

Eastmin & Bixby

Bixby Apartments

Hamilton Garden Apartments

The Academy

9-11 Liberty St

172 Winnikee Ave/350 Mansion St

40 Cannon St
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403-407 Main St

160 Academy St

3 Garden St, Unit 3

The Queen Bee on Main

387 Main St

Rip Van Winkle House Apartments

220 Main St

220 Church St

162 Mill St
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24 Barclay St

The Smith Corner

18 S Bridge St

50 Garden St

289 Main St

24-26 Academy St

2 Charles St

8 Eastman Ter

100 Haviland Rd
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South Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Avenue?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Avenue Studio Apartments | $1,360 | $850 | $1,795 |
| South Avenue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,885 | $1,482 | $2,318 |
| South Avenue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,283 | $1,700 | $3,600 |
| South Avenue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,404 | $1,800 | $3,785 |
| South Avenue 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,498 | $2,200 | $2,995 |
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There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the South Avenue Neighborhood of Poughkeepsie, NY.
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Cheapest Available South Avenue Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Avenue area of Poughkeepsie, NY is a Studio unit found at Luckey Platt priced from $1,425. Queen City Lofts Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,861. Here are the most affordable South Avenue apartments for rent in Poughkeepsie, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luckey Platt | aeS03 | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| Queen City Lofts Apartments | 1 BDR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,861 |
| Hamilton BSD, LLC | Hamilton BSD, LLC - 3L | 2BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Water Club Luxury Living | One Bedroom Waitlist | 1BR,1BA | $2,285 |
| 160 Union | 2BD-2BA Loft + Terrace | 2BR,2BA | $3,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Avenue, NY
As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Avenue area is the $2.23 price per square foot 2BD-2BA Loft + Terrace Model at 160 Union in the in the Fairview neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value South Avenue apartment is the 156 Mansion St Model at 156 Mansion St, Unit 3 BEDROOMS starting at $2,300 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the Poughkeepsie neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Avenue apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Union | 2BD-2BA Loft + Terrace | 2BR,2BA | $2.23 |
| 156 Mansion St, Unit 3 BEDROOMS | 156 Mansion St | 3BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 77 Garden St, Unit 3 | 77 Garden St | 3BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Hamilton BSD, LLC | Hamilton BSD, LLC - 3L | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 33 Conklin St, Unit 2nd floor | 33 Conklin St | 3BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Queen City Lofts Apartments | 2 BDR 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| Water Club Luxury Living | One Bedroom Waitlist | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| Admiral Wm F Halsey Senior Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Luckey Platt | aeS03 | Studio ,1BA | $2.97 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Avenue Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Avenue?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Avenue is at Luckey Platt listed at $1,425.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Avenue Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Avenue Apartment is $1,842 at Luckey Platt.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Avenue Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Avenue is starting from $1,915 at Luckey Platt.
What is the most affordable South Avenue Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Avenue Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Water Club Luxury Living and starts from $3,300.
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