
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waterfront Poughkeepsie Neighborhood of Poughkeepsie, NY from $800 (40 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Waterfront Poughkeepsie area of Poughkeepsie.


Luckey Platt

Kaal Rock Manor Apartments

315 Main St

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220 Main St

110 Mill Street

94 Garden St

296 Mill St
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6-6 Eastman Terrace

9 Grand St

113 Mill Street- Fire Station

15 Albany St, Unit 4

15 Albany St, Unit 2

32 Vernon Terrace

81 Cannon St

The Legion
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Queen City Lofts Apartments

9 Center St, Unit Apt 2 (2nd Floor)

26 TAYLOR 1ST FLOOR Ave

Eastmin & Bixby

Bixby Apartments

The Academy

Spring Manor Apartments

9-11 Liberty St
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40 Cannon St

82 Garden St, Unit 1

Rip Van Winkle House Apartments

80 Garden St, Unit 2

3 Garden St, Unit 3

78 Garden St, Unit B

160 Academy St

220 Church St
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162 Mill St

24 Barclay St

289 Main St

50 Garden St

18 Taylor Ave, Unit 3

6 Eastman Terrace

2633 South Rd

8 Eastman Ter
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Waterfront Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waterfront Poughkeepsie?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfront Poughkeepsie Studio Apartments | $1,514 | $1,250 | $1,795 |
| Waterfront Poughkeepsie 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,755 | $1,362 | $2,500 |
| Waterfront Poughkeepsie 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,164 | $1,667 | $3,025 |
| Waterfront Poughkeepsie 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,374 | $1,900 | $3,300 |
| Waterfront Poughkeepsie 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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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 $1,483. 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 Waterfront Poughkeepsie 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 |
| 110 Mill Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
| 8 Eastman Ter | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Queen City Lofts Apartments | 1 BDR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,861 |
| 7 Franklin Street | 7 Franklin Street - 1 | 3BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| 160 Union | 1 BD 2B Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| Water Club Luxury Living | One Bedroom Waitlist | 1BR,1BA | $2,285 |
| The Union Street Historic District | 2b/2b | 2BR,2BA | $2,400 |
| 117-119 S Hamilton St | Unfurnished - 119 | 3BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront Poughkeepsie, NY
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterfront Poughkeepsie 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 Waterfront Poughkeepsie apartment is the 53 S Clover St Model at 53 S Clover St, Unit 1 starting at $2,450 with a $2.49 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117-119 S Hamilton St | Unfurnished - 119 | 3BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| 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 |
| Water Club Luxury Living | One Bedroom Waitlist | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| 110 Mill Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
| 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 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 $2,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waterfront Poughkeepsie?
The cheapest apartment in Waterfront Poughkeepsie is 220 Main St which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Waterfront Poughkeepsie costs $2,287.
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 $128 which is $2,159 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waterfront Poughkeepsie.
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