The Ridge at New Paltz
58 S Manheim Blvd,
New Paltz, NY 12561
$2,350 - $2,700
2 Beds
New Paltz
New Paltz, NY
Area Guide
Upstate New York’s mountains and forests are in your backyard in this idyllic riverside college town
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New Paltz is a small suburban community located twelve miles west of Poughkeepsie between the Wallkill River and the New York State Thruway. The village is best known as the home of SUNY at New Paltz, a historic campus serving as the cultural and intellectual capital of the community. Around 8,000 students are enrolled at the university, which also employs many locals.
The village’s thriving Downtown shopping, dining, and entertainment district on the west side is packed with coffeehouses, unique restaurants, specialty shops, and nightlife hotspots catering to the student population as well as the community at large. The surrounding hills and forests provide beautiful scenery as well as incredible opportunities for outdoor recreation, particularly in the sprawling Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park.
Rent Trends
As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in New Paltz, NY is $1,438 for a studio, $1,757 for one bedroom, $2,024 for two bedrooms, and $2,220 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Paltz has decreased by -2.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,757/month
640 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,420/month
952 Sq Ft
Transportation
59
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
49
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades 3-5
367 Students
Public
Grades PK-2
317 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
421 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
668 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Phillies Bridge Farm Project
- Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center
- Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
- Delaware & Hudson Canal Museum
- Home of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
Military Bases
Airports
- New York Stewart International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.