Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Avenue Neighborhood of Poughkeepsie, NY from $1,200 (7 Rentals)

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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 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 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 160 Academy St

$1,500 - $1,875

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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160 Academy St

PoughkeepsieNY12601

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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 $1,401. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Luckey PlattS08Studio,1BA$1,401
220 Main St1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Queen City Lofts Apartments1 BDR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,861

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Avenue, NY

As of July 25, 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 $2,000 with a $2.00 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.
117-119 S Hamilton StUnfurnished - 1193BR,1BA$2.40
Hamilton BSD, LLCHamilton BSD, LLC - 3L2BR,1BA$2.00
The Union Street Historic District2b/1b2BR,1BA$2.63
Queen City Lofts Apartments2 BDR 1 BA2BR,1BA$2.61
Water Club Luxury LivingOne Bedroom Waitlist1BR,1BA$3.21
Luckey PlattS09Studio ,1BA$2.51
Admiral Wm F Halsey Senior VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
220 Main St1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.16

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South Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Avenue

What type of rentals are currently available in South Avenue?

There are currently 191 Apartments for Rent in South Avenue, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $3,300. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Avenue ranging from $1,200 to $6,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Avenue?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Avenue ranges from $1,200 to $6,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,351.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Avenue?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Avenue range from $1,900 to $3,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,900 to $4,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,200.

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