Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waterfront Poughkeepsie Neighborhood of Poughkeepsie, NY from $800 (36 Rentals)

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8 Mansion St, Unit 2
$1,500
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$1,500

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8 Mansion St, Unit 2

8 Mansion StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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48 Columbia St
$1,600 - $2,200
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$1,600 - $2,200

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$1,600 - $2,200
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

48 Columbia St

48 Columbia StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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$1,600 - $1,650

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296 Mill St

PoughkeepsieNY12601

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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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The Academy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Academy

35 Academy 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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9-11 Liberty St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

9-11 Liberty St

9-11 Liberty StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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40 Cannon St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

40 Cannon St

40 Cannon StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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220 Church St
1 Bedroom Apartments

220 Church St

220 Church StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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162 Mill St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

162 Mill St

162 Mill StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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24 Barclay St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

24 Barclay St

24 Barclay StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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289 Main St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

289 Main St

289 Main StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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50 Garden St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

50 Garden St

50 Garden StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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property at 18 Taylor Ave

$1,675

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18 Taylor Ave, Unit 3

18 Taylor Ave
PoughkeepsieNY12601
property at 54 S Bridge St

$1,725

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54 S Bridge St

PoughkeepsieNY12601

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Waterfront Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, NY Local Guide

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 $1,685. 2633 South Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Waterfront Poughkeepsie apartments for rent in Poughkeepsie, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Luckey PlattS17Studio,1BA$1,685
2633 South RdThe Lyndhurst1BR,1BA$1,750
Kaal Rock Manor Apartments1 bedroom 3rd floor1BR,1BA$1,800
The Union Street Historic District1b/1b1BR,1BA$1,850
Queen City Lofts Apartments1 BDR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,861
7 Franklin Street7 Franklin Street - 53BR,1BA$1,900
Water Club Luxury LivingOne Bedroom Waitlist1BR,1BA$2,285

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront Poughkeepsie, NY

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterfront Poughkeepsie area is the $1.92 price per square foot 87 Albany St Model at 87 Albany St, Unit Albany Street in the in the Fairview neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Waterfront Poughkeepsie apartment is the 6 Mount Carmel Pl Model at 6 Mount Carmel Pl, Unit 2 starting at $2,500 with a $2.08 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.
87 Albany St, Unit Albany Street87 Albany St3BR,1BA$1.92
6 Mount Carmel Pl, Unit 26 Mount Carmel Pl3BR,1BA$2.08
77 Garden St, Unit 377 Garden St3BR,1BA$1.75
117-119 S Hamilton StUnfurnished - 1193BR,1BA$2.50
Kaal Rock Manor Apartments1 bedroom 3rd floor1BR,1BA$1.93
Luckey PlattB012BR,1BA$2.25
2633 South RdThe Locust Grove1BR,1BA$2.36
127 Union St, Unit 125-3127 Union St1BR,1BA$2.46
8 Mansion St, Unit 28 Mansion St1BR,1BA$2.50
Admiral Wm F Halsey Senior VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00

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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!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waterfront Poughkeepsie Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Waterfront Poughkeepsie is 2633 South Rd which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Waterfront Poughkeepsie costs $2,300.

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 3 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 $125 which is $2,175 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waterfront Poughkeepsie.

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