Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Avenue Neighborhood of Poughkeepsie, NY from $800 (15 Rentals)

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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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40 Cannon St
1 Bedroom Apartments

40 Cannon St

40 Cannon StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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The Queen Bee on Main
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Queen Bee on Main

468 Main StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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387 Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

387 Main St

387 Main StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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South Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY Local Guide

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 $1,541. 160 Union has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable South Avenue apartments for rent in Poughkeepsie, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Luckey PlattS4Studio,1BA$1,541
160 Union1 BD 1BA Flat1BR,1BA$1,800
Queen City Lofts Apartments1 BDR 1 BA1BR,1BA$2,011
Water Club Luxury LivingOne Bedroom Waitlist1BR,1BA$2,285
The Union Street Historic District2b/2b2BR,2BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Avenue, NY

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Avenue area is the $1.44 price per square foot 358 Church St Model at 358 Church St, Unit 2 in the in the Arlington District neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value South Avenue apartment is the 22 Virginia Ave Model at 22 Virginia Ave, Unit 2nd floor starting at $2,600 with a $2.67 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
358 Church St, Unit 2358 Church St3BR,1BA$1.44
22 Virginia Ave, Unit 2nd floor22 Virginia Ave3BR,2BA$2.67
The Union Street Historic District2b/2b2BR,2BA$2.53
Queen City Lofts Apartments2 BDR 1 BA2BR,1BA$2.62
8 N Clover St, Unit 18 N Clover St1BR,1BA$2.00
33 Conklin St, Unit 133 Conklin St3BR,1BA$3.37
Water Club Luxury LivingOne Bedroom Waitlist1BR,1BA$3.21
160 Union2 BD 1BA Flat2BR,1BA$3.29
Luckey PlattS4Studio ,1BA$2.61
Admiral Wm F Halsey Senior VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Poughkeepsie, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Avenue Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Avenue?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Avenue is under $2,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Avenue?

The cheapest apartment in South Avenue is Luckey Platt which is listed at $1,634, while the average apartment in South Avenue costs $2,448.

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 2 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 $716 which is $1,732 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Avenue.

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