
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Poughkeepsie Neighborhood of Poughkeepsie, NY from $600 (7 Rentals)
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Downtown Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, NY Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Poughkeepsie?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Poughkeepsie Studio Apartments | $1,533 | $750 | $1,935 |
Downtown Poughkeepsie 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,885 | $685 | $2,655 |
Downtown Poughkeepsie 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,362 | $1,650 | $3,750 |
Downtown Poughkeepsie 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,430 | $1,650 | $3,300 |
Downtown Poughkeepsie 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,075 | $1,950 | $2,200 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Poughkeepsie Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Poughkeepsie area of Poughkeepsie, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Luckey Platt priced from $1,557. Violet Estates Active Adult 55+ Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable Downtown Poughkeepsie apartments for rent in Poughkeepsie, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Luckey Platt | A10 | 1BR,1BA | $1,557 |
Violet Estates Active Adult 55+ Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
134 South Avenue LLC | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Poughkeepsie, NY
As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Poughkeepsie area is the $1.86 price per square foot The Vanderbilt Model at North Point Commons in the in the Fairview neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Downtown Poughkeepsie apartment is the The Roosevelt - 3rd Floor (Premium Water View) Model at One Dutchess Luxury Waterfront 1, 2, & 3 Bedroom Apartments starting at $3,050 with a $2.21 price per square foot in the Fairview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Poughkeepsie apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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North Point Commons | The Vanderbilt | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
One Dutchess Luxury Waterfront 1, 2, & 3 Bedroom Apartments | The Roosevelt - 3rd Floor (Premium Water View) | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
108 Winnikee Ave, Unit 1 | 108 Winnikee Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Creek Road Flats | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
The Union Street Historic District | 2b/2b | 2BR,2BA | $2.53 |
Queen City Lofts Apartments | 2 BDR 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.62 |
216 Church St, Unit 2 | 216 Church St | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Violet Estates Active Adult 55+ Community | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.29 |
127 Union St, Unit 127-2 | 127 Union St | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
Admiral Wm F Halsey Senior Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, NY
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Among neighborhoods in Poughkeepsie, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Downtown Poughkeepsie Neighborhood in Poughkeepsie, NY
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Poughkeepsie Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Poughkeepsie?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Poughkeepsie is under $2,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Poughkeepsie?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Poughkeepsie is Luckey Platt which is listed at $1,557, while the average apartment in Downtown Poughkeepsie costs $2,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 152 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Poughkeepsie?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Poughkeepsie have an average cost of $218 which is $2,182 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Poughkeepsie.
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