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

Luckey Platt

20 Noxon St

315 Main St

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8 Mansion St, Unit 2

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48 Columbia St

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127 Union St, Unit 125-3

110 Mill Street
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296 Mill St

8 Mansion St

3 Dean Pl

2633 South Rd

113 Mill Street- Fire Station

9 Grand St

15 Vernon Terrace

32 Vernon Terrace

15 Albany St
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160 Union

Eastmin & Bixby

Bixby Apartments

The Academy

Spring Manor Apartments

9-11 Liberty St

40 Cannon St

Rip Van Winkle House Apartments

220 Church St
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162 Mill St

63 Cannon St

24 Barclay St

125 Union St

289 Main St

50 Garden St

18 Taylor Ave, Unit 3

54 S Bridge St

52 Talmadge St
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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 | $1,630 | $1,250 | $1,940 |
| Waterfront Poughkeepsie 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,857 | $1,362 | $2,437 |
| Waterfront Poughkeepsie 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,209 | $1,667 | $3,186 |
| Waterfront Poughkeepsie 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,465 | $1,925 | $3,555 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Waterfront Poughkeepsie Neighborhood of Poughkeepsie, NY.
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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 $1,685. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luckey Platt | S17 | Studio,1BA | $1,685 |
| 2633 South Rd | The Lyndhurst | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Kaal Rock Manor Apartments | 1 bedroom 3rd floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| The Union Street Historic District | 1b/1b | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Queen City Lofts Apartments | 1 BDR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,861 |
| 7 Franklin Street | 7 Franklin Street - 5 | 3BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Water Club Luxury Living | One Bedroom Waitlist | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 Albany St, Unit Albany Street | 87 Albany St | 3BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 6 Mount Carmel Pl, Unit 2 | 6 Mount Carmel Pl | 3BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 77 Garden St, Unit 3 | 77 Garden St | 3BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 117-119 S Hamilton St | Unfurnished - 119 | 3BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Kaal Rock Manor Apartments | 1 bedroom 3rd floor | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Luckey Platt | B01 | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 2633 South Rd | The Locust Grove | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| 127 Union St, Unit 125-3 | 127 Union St | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| 8 Mansion St, Unit 2 | 8 Mansion St | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Admiral Wm F Halsey Senior Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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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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