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Rental Market Trends in Poughkeepsie, NY

What is the average rent in Poughkeepsie, NY?

$1,680/month

Average Rent

716 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Poughkeepsie, NY is $1,680 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,637/month, which means Poughkeepsie rent prices are 3% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Poughkeepsie, you can expect to pay about $1,197 per month for a studio, $1,680 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,120 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,758 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,197/month
596 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,680/month
716 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,120/month
984 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,758/month
1,377 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,300/month
1,609 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,815/month
2,241 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,750/month
521 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,259/month
798 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,642/month
1,205 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Poughkeepsie, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $24 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Poughkeepsie, NY
Last Updated July 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Poughkeepsie, NY
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
6% $700 - $1,000/month
20% $1,001 - $1,500/month
40% $1,501 - $2,000/month
34% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Poughkeepsie?

Based on current rent prices, Mill St-N Clover St Dist, Union Street Historic District and Upper Mill Street Historic District are the most affordable neighborhoods in Poughkeepsie.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Mill St-N Clover St Dist
$1,818/month
723 Sq Ft
Union Street Historic District
$1,830/month
711 Sq Ft
Upper Mill Street Historic District
$1,863/month
814 Sq Ft
Poughkeepsie CBD
$1,869/month
779 Sq Ft
Downtown Poughkeepsie
$1,888/month
744 Sq Ft
Waterfront Poughkeepsie
$1,930/month
726 Sq Ft
Arlington
$1,949/month
754 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Poughkeepsie?

Based on current rent prices, Arlington, Waterfront Poughkeepsie and Downtown Poughkeepsie are the most expensive neighborhoods in Poughkeepsie.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Arlington
$1,949/month
754 Sq Ft
Waterfront Poughkeepsie
$1,930/month
726 Sq Ft
Downtown Poughkeepsie
$1,888/month
744 Sq Ft
Poughkeepsie CBD
$1,869/month
779 Sq Ft
Upper Mill Street Historic District
$1,863/month
814 Sq Ft
Union Street Historic District
$1,830/month
711 Sq Ft
Mill St-N Clover St Dist
$1,818/month
723 Sq Ft

Which Poughkeepsie neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Poughkeepsie with the most apartments available are Downtown Poughkeepsie, Waterfront Poughkeepsie and Poughkeepsie CBD .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Poughkeepsie
$1,888/month
744 Sq Ft
Waterfront Poughkeepsie
$1,930/month
726 Sq Ft
Poughkeepsie CBD
$1,869/month
779 Sq Ft
Arlington
$1,949/month
754 Sq Ft
Upper Mill Street Historic District
$1,863/month
814 Sq Ft
Mill St-N Clover St Dist
$1,818/month
723 Sq Ft
Union Street Historic District
$1,830/month
711 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Poughkeepsie, NY?

Because the average rent in Poughkeepsie is $1,680, you’ll want to make about $5,600 per month or $67,200 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Poughkeepsie, NY is 15.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Poughkeepsie is 31.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,197 - $2,758. You can expect to pay 7.5% more for groceries, 16.4% more for utilities, and 6.7% more for transportation.

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How does Poughkeepsie, NY compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Mill St-N Clover St Dist

Poughkeepsie, NY

Arlington

Poughkeepsie, NY

Studio
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$1,356/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,691/month
Two Bedroom
-
$2,067/month
Three Bedroom
-
$3,127/month
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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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