Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waterfront Poughkeepsie Neighborhood of Poughkeepsie, NY from $800 (7 Rentals)

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48 Cannon St

PoughkeepsieNY12601
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Bixby Apartments
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Bixby Apartments

21 Charles StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
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Eastmin & Bixby
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastmin & Bixby

22 Montgomery 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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40 Cannon St
1 Bedroom Apartments

40 Cannon St

40 Cannon StPoughkeepsie, NY 12601

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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 $1,541. Queen City Lofts Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,011. Here are the most affordable Waterfront Poughkeepsie apartments for rent in Poughkeepsie, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Luckey PlattS4Studio,1BA$1,541
Queen City Lofts Apartments1 BDR 1 BA1BR,1BA$2,011
134 South Avenue LLC1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,066

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront Poughkeepsie, NY

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waterfront Poughkeepsie area is the $2.55 price per square foot Unit E Model at 44 Springside in the in the Fairview neighborhood starting from $3,550. The second greatest value Waterfront Poughkeepsie apartment is the The Eleanor - 3rd Floor (Partial Water View) Model at One Dutchess Luxury Waterfront 1, 2, & 3 Bedroom Apartments starting at $2,875 with a $2.21 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.
44 SpringsideUnit E2BR,2BA$2.55
One Dutchess Luxury Waterfront 1, 2, & 3 Bedroom ApartmentsThe Eleanor - 3rd Floor (Partial Water View)2BR,2BA$2.21
34 Gifford Ave, Unit 2nd floor34 Gifford Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
77 Garden St, Unit 377 Garden St3BR,1BA$1.64
135 South Ave, Unit 2135 South Ave2BR,1BA$1.80
The Union Street Historic District2b/2b2BR,2BA$2.53
Queen City Lofts Apartments2 BDR 1 BA2BR,1BA$2.62
216 Church St, Unit 2216 Church St1BR,1BA$2.00
Water Club Luxury LivingOne Bedroom Waitlist1BR,1BA$3.21
Luckey PlattS16Studio ,1BA$3.22

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Waterfront Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, NY

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

Getting Around the Waterfront Poughkeepsie Neighborhood in Poughkeepsie, NY

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

19 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Luckey Platt which is listed at $1,572, while the average apartment in Waterfront Poughkeepsie costs $2,343.

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 $523 which is $1,820 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waterfront Poughkeepsie.

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