Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waterfront Poughkeepsie Neighborhood of Poughkeepsie, NY from $800 (6 Rentals)

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Bixby Apartments
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Bixby Apartments

21 Charles StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601

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Eastmin & Bixby
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastmin & Bixby

22 Montgomery StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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Spring Manor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Manor Apartments

600 Spring Manor CirPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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40 Cannon St
1 Bedroom Apartments

40 Cannon St

40 Cannon StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601

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Cheapest Available Waterfront Poughkeepsie Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waterfront Poughkeepsie area of Poughkeepsie, NY is a Studio unit found at Luckey Platt priced from $1,541. Queen City Lofts Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,011. Here are the most affordable Waterfront Poughkeepsie apartments for rent in Poughkeepsie, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Luckey PlattS4Studio,1BA$1,541
Queen City Lofts Apartments1 BDR 1 BA1BR,1BA$2,011
Royal Cove at PoughkeepsieTwo Bed One Bath Standard2BR,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront Poughkeepsie, NY

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waterfront Poughkeepsie area is the $1.33 price per square foot 11 N Clover St Model at 11 N Clover St, Unit 2 in the in the Fairview neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Waterfront Poughkeepsie apartment is the 34 Gifford Ave Model at 34 Gifford Ave, Unit 2nd floor starting at $1,700 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Fairview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waterfront Poughkeepsie apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
11 N Clover St, Unit 211 N Clover St2BR,2BA$1.33
34 Gifford Ave, Unit 2nd floor34 Gifford Ave2BR,1BA$1.42
107 N Bridge St, Unit 1107 N Bridge St2BR,1BA$2.00
197 Union St, Unit 1197 Union St2BR,1BA$2.18
The Union Street Historic District2b/2b2BR,2BA$2.53
Royal Cove at PoughkeepsieTwo Bed One Bath Standard2BR,1BA$2.43
8 N Clover St, Unit 18 N Clover St1BR,1BA$2.00
127 Union St, Unit 127-2127 Union St1BR,1BA$2.54
Luckey PlattS4Studio ,1BA$2.61
Admiral Wm F Halsey Senior VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00

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Waterfront Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, NY

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across New York including Waterfront Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, and the greater Poughkeepsie area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Waterfront Poughkeepsie Neighborhood in Poughkeepsie, NY

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

19 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waterfront Poughkeepsie Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Waterfront Poughkeepsie?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Waterfront Poughkeepsie is under $2,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waterfront Poughkeepsie?

The cheapest apartment in Waterfront Poughkeepsie is Luckey Platt which is listed at $1,617, while the average apartment in Waterfront Poughkeepsie costs $2,524.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Waterfront Poughkeepsie?

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 Waterfront Poughkeepsie 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 Waterfront Poughkeepsie?

Cheap apartments in Waterfront Poughkeepsie have an average cost of $493 which is $2,031 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waterfront Poughkeepsie.

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