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property at 104 Thompson St

104 Thompson St, Unit B

104 Thompson St
PoughkeepsieNY12601
property at 40 Haviland Rd

40 Haviland Rd

PoughkeepsieNY12601
property at 15 S Hamilton St

15 S Hamilton St

PoughkeepsieNY12601
property at 174 South Ave

174 South Ave

PoughkeepsieNY12601

Poughkeepsie, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Poughkeepsie, NY

Pricing Updated: 04/15/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Poughkeepsie, NY area range in price from $685 to $5,600 with an overall median price of $2,535. The three Poughkeepsie neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Arlington District at $685, Academy Street Historic District at $685, and Arlington at $1,300. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Poughkeepsie Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Arlington District$2,250$68568
Academy Street Historic District$2,300$68574
Arlington$2,300$1,30054
College Hill$2,300$68574
Downtown Poughkeepsie$2,343$68583
Main Street$2,343$68583
Waterfront Poughkeepsie$2,371$1,22741
Van Wyck Mews$2,400$1,2006
Grove at New Windsor$2,400$1,20055
Fairview$2,400$1,35059

Cheapest Available Poughkeepsie Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Poughkeepsie, NY is a Studio unit found at Orchard Hills priced from $1,300. Highland Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Poughkeepsie apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orchard HillsStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Highland CrossingOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,500
Luckey PlattS4Studio,1BA$1,541

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poughkeepsie, NY

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Poughkeepsie area is the $2.16 price per square foot The Chardonnay Model at Vineyard Commons in the starting from $2,797. The second greatest value Poughkeepsie apartment is the 34 Gifford Ave Model at 34 Gifford Ave, Unit 2nd floor starting at $1,800 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Fairview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Poughkeepsie apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vineyard CommonsThe Chardonnay2BR,2BA$2.16
34 Gifford Ave, Unit 2nd floor34 Gifford Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
108 Winnikee Ave, Unit 1108 Winnikee Ave3BR,1BA$1.79
77 Garden St, Unit 377 Garden St3BR,1BA$1.64
Trailview Place2 Bed2BR,1BA$2.05
Cherry Hill TownhousesCherry Hill West2BR,1.5BA$1.74
135 South Ave, Unit 2135 South Ave2BR,1BA$1.80
Creek Road Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.25
Royal Cove at PoughkeepsieOne Bed One Bath Standard1BR,1BA$2.13
216 Church St, Unit 2216 Church St1BR,1BA$2.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Poughkeepsie

What type of rentals are currently available in Poughkeepsie?

There are currently 368 Apartments for Rent in Poughkeepsie, NY with pricing that ranges from $685 to $4,200. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Poughkeepsie ranging from $1,500 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Poughkeepsie?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Poughkeepsie ranges from $1,500 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,433.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Poughkeepsie?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Poughkeepsie range from $1,650 to $3,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,950.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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