
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Avenue Neighborhood of Poughkeepsie, NY from $800 (46 Rentals)
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Luckey Platt

20 Noxon St

315 Main St

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8 Mansion St, Unit 2

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127 Union St, Unit 125-3

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48 Columbia St

23 Glenwood Ave

110 Mill Street
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296 Mill St

8 Mansion St

113 Mill Street- Fire Station

9 Grand St

20 S White St

160 Union

The Union Street Historic District

27 Franklin St

The Legion
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Queen City Lofts Apartments

52 S Bridge St

2 Park Pl

16 Mansion St

Eastmin & Bixby

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The Academy

9-11 Liberty St
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40 Cannon St

The Queen Bee on Main

238 Church St, Unit 3

387 Main St

Rip Van Winkle House Apartments

220 Church St

162 Mill St

63 Cannon St

24 Barclay St
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The Smith Corner

50 Garden St

289 Main St

127 Union St

54 S Bridge St

96 S Hamilton St

8 Morgan Ave, Unit 4

7 Franklin Street

160 Academy St
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100 Haviland Rd
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Avenue?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Avenue Studio Apartments | $1,645 | $1,350 | $1,940 |
| South Avenue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,897 | $1,475 | $2,437 |
| South Avenue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,252 | $1,650 | $3,186 |
| South Avenue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,434 | $1,900 | $3,555 |
| South Avenue 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,625 | $2,300 | $2,950 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 46 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 1 Bed unit found at Kaal Rock Manor Apartments priced from $1,800. The Union Street Historic District has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable South Avenue apartments for rent in Poughkeepsie, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaal Rock Manor Apartments | 1 bedroom 3rd floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| The Union Street Historic District | 1b/1b | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Queen City Lofts Apartments | 1 BDR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,861 |
| Luckey Platt | S25 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| 7 Franklin Street | 7 Franklin Street - 5 | 2BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Water Club Luxury Living | One Bedroom Waitlist | 1BR,1BA | $2,285 |
| 117-119 S Hamilton St | Unfurnished - 119 | 3BR,1BA | $2,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Avenue, NY
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Avenue area is the $1.75 price per square foot 77 Garden St Model at 77 Garden St, Unit 3 in the in the Fairview neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second greatest value South Avenue apartment is the Unfurnished - 119 Model at 117-119 S Hamilton St starting at $2,500 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Arlington District 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Garden St, Unit 3 | 77 Garden St | 3BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 117-119 S Hamilton St | Unfurnished - 119 | 3BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Kaal Rock Manor Apartments | 1 bedroom 3rd floor | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Luckey Platt | B01 | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Queen City Lofts Apartments | 2 BDR 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| 7 Franklin Street | 7 Franklin Street - 5 | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| 127 Union St, Unit 125-3 | 127 Union St | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| The Union Street Historic District | 1b/1b | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| 8 Mansion St, Unit 2 | 8 Mansion St | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Admiral Wm F Halsey Senior Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Avenue Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Avenue?
The cheapest apartment in South Avenue is Kaal Rock Manor Apartments which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in South Avenue costs $2,625.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Avenue?
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 3 regular apartments in South Avenue 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 South Avenue?
Cheap apartments in South Avenue have an average cost of $148 which is $2,477 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Avenue.
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