
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Avenue Neighborhood of Poughkeepsie, NY from $800 (48 Rentals)
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Kaal Rock Manor Apartments

315 Main St

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220 Main St

110 Mill Street

23 Glenwood Ave

296 Mill St

6-6 Eastman Terrace

9 Grand St
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319 Mansion St

113 Mill Street- Fire Station

93 Catharine St

81 Cannon St

36 Hooker Ave

17 Gray St, Unit Apt 1

The Legion

Queen City Lofts Apartments

9 Center St, Unit Apt 2 (2nd Floor)
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78 N Clinton St, Unit 1

40 Bement Ave, Unit 1A

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

238 Church St, Unit 3

The Queen Bee on Main

387 Main St

Rip Van Winkle House Apartments

3 Garden St, Unit 3

80 Garden St, Unit 2

78 Garden St, Unit B

160 Academy St
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220 Church St

162 Mill St

24 Barclay St

The Smith Corner

96 S Hamilton St

18 S Bridge St

289 Main St

50 Garden St

6 Eastman Terrace
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8 Eastman Ter

8 Morgan Ave, Unit 4

100 Haviland Rd
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 | $1,516 | $1,311 | $1,795 |
| South Avenue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,770 | $1,362 | $2,318 |
| South Avenue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,079 | $1,600 | $2,800 |
| South Avenue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,401 | $1,800 | $3,300 |
| South Avenue 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $2,000 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 48 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 $1,483. 220 Main St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable South Avenue apartments for rent in Poughkeepsie, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luckey Platt | S09 | Studio,1BA | $1,483 |
| 220 Main St | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| 8 Eastman Ter | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Queen City Lofts Apartments | 1 BDR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,861 |
| 160 Union | 1 BD 2B Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| 7 Franklin Street | 7 Franklin Street - 1 | 3BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| 406 Main St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,125 |
| Hamilton BSD, LLC | Hamilton BSD, LLC - 3L | 2BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Water Club Luxury Living | One Bedroom Waitlist | 1BR,1BA | $2,285 |
| 117-119 S Hamilton St | Unfurnished - 119 | 3BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Avenue, NY
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Avenue area is the $2.40 price per square foot Unfurnished - 119 Model at 117-119 S Hamilton St in the in the Poughkeepsie neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value South Avenue apartment is the Hamilton BSD, LLC - 3L Model at Hamilton BSD, LLC starting at $2,200 with a $2.20 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117-119 S Hamilton St | Unfurnished - 119 | 3BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Hamilton BSD, LLC | Hamilton BSD, LLC - 3L | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 406 Main St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 53 S Clover St, Unit 1 | 53 S Clover St | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| The Union Street Historic District | 2b/1b | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Queen City Lofts Apartments | 2 BDR 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| 8 Eastman Ter | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Luckey Platt | S09 | Studio ,1BA | $2.51 |
| Admiral Wm F Halsey Senior Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 220 Main St | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Avenue Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Avenue Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Avenue Apartment is $1,500 at 220 Main St.
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 $1,850 at 8 Eastman Ter.
What is the most affordable South Avenue Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Avenue Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 7 Franklin Street and starts from $2,100.
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