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Rental Market Trends in Poughkeepsie, NY

What is the average rent in Poughkeepsie, NY?

$1,779/month

Average Rent

742 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Poughkeepsie, NY is $1,779 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Poughkeepsie rent prices are 8% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Poughkeepsie, you can expect to pay about $1,441 per month for a studio, $1,779 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,222 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,947 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,441/month
505 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,779/month
742 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,222/month
990 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,947/month
1,404 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,159/month
1,161 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,150/month
1,715 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,719/month
358 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,028/month
827 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,490/month
1,530 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Poughkeepsie, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.8%, which averages out to $50 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Poughkeepsie, NY
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Poughkeepsie, NY
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
4% $700 - $1,000/month
16% $1,001 - $1,500/month
41% $1,501 - $2,000/month
39% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Poughkeepsie?

Based on current rent prices, Waterfront Poughkeepsie, Union Street Historic District and Downtown Poughkeepsie are the most affordable neighborhoods in Poughkeepsie.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Waterfront Poughkeepsie
$1,777/month
677 Sq Ft
Union Street Historic District
$1,829/month
625 Sq Ft
Downtown Poughkeepsie
$1,866/month
784 Sq Ft
Upper Mill Street Historic District
$1,937/month
760 Sq Ft
Arlington
$1,946/month
1,944 Sq Ft
Poughkeepsie CBD
$1,994/month
868 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Poughkeepsie?

Based on current rent prices, Poughkeepsie CBD, Arlington and Upper Mill Street Historic District are the most expensive neighborhoods in Poughkeepsie.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Poughkeepsie CBD
$1,994/month
868 Sq Ft
Arlington
$1,946/month
1,944 Sq Ft
Upper Mill Street Historic District
$1,937/month
760 Sq Ft
Downtown Poughkeepsie
$1,866/month
784 Sq Ft
Union Street Historic District
$1,829/month
625 Sq Ft
Waterfront Poughkeepsie
$1,777/month
677 Sq Ft

Which Poughkeepsie neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Poughkeepsie
$1,866/month
784 Sq Ft
Poughkeepsie CBD
$1,994/month
868 Sq Ft
Waterfront Poughkeepsie
$1,777/month
677 Sq Ft
Arlington
$1,946/month
1,944 Sq Ft
Upper Mill Street Historic District
$1,937/month
760 Sq Ft
Union Street Historic District
$1,829/month
625 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 $1,779, you’ll want to make about $5,930 per month or $71,160 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 19.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Poughkeepsie is 41.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,441 - $2,947. You can expect to pay 6.9% more for groceries, 16.4% more for utilities, and 10.2% more for transportation.

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Poughkeepsie, NY

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

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Apartment Averages

Waterfront Poughkeepsie

Poughkeepsie, NY

Poughkeepsie CBD

Poughkeepsie, NY

Studio
$1,316/month
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One Bedroom
$1,940/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,500/month
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Three Bedroom
$2,887/month
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Village Crest Apartments

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510 Maloney Rd,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

$1,875 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed

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Country Club Apartments

19 Anthony Dr,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

$2,250

1 Bed

The Arlington

The Arlington

21 Raymond Ave,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

$2,850

2 Beds

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35 Violet Ave,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

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Property Management Companies in Poughkeepsie, NY

The United Group of Companies, Inc.
The United Group of Companies, Inc.
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  • 1,996

    Units

  • 12

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2 Communities in Poughkeepsie
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Rose Associates, Inc.
  • 28

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  • 7,036

    Units

  • 18

    Cities

1 Community in Poughkeepsie
TIAA
TIAA
  • 20

    Communities

  • 5,760

    Units

  • 18

    Cities

1 Community in Poughkeepsie
Lexington Property Group
Lexington Property Group
  • 13

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  • 2,621

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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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