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Rental Market Trends in Poughkeepsie, NY

What is the average rent in Poughkeepsie, NY?

$1,784/month

Average Rent

742 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2026, the average rent in Poughkeepsie, NY is $1,784 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Poughkeepsie rent prices are 9% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Poughkeepsie, you can expect to pay about $1,426 per month for a studio, $1,784 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,228 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,943 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,426/month
505 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,784/month
742 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,228/month
992 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,943/month
1,429 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,687/month
1,785 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,300/month
2,120 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,550/month
1,505 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Poughkeepsie, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3%, which averages out to $55 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 June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Poughkeepsie, NY
Last Updated June 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
15% $1,001 - $1,500/month
42% $1,501 - $2,000/month
38% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Poughkeepsie?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Waterfront Poughkeepsie
$1,763/month
653 Sq Ft
Downtown Poughkeepsie
$1,883/month
814 Sq Ft
Arlington
$2,000/month
825 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Poughkeepsie?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Arlington
$2,000/month
825 Sq Ft
Downtown Poughkeepsie
$1,883/month
814 Sq Ft
Waterfront Poughkeepsie
$1,763/month
653 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 Arlington .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Poughkeepsie
$1,883/month
814 Sq Ft
Waterfront Poughkeepsie
$1,763/month
653 Sq Ft
Arlington
$2,000/month
825 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 $1,784, you’ll want to make about $5,946 per month or $71,352 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 $1,426 - $2,943. 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?

Use the tool below to compare Poughkeepsie, NY to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Waterfront Poughkeepsie

Poughkeepsie, NY

Arlington

Poughkeepsie, NY

Studio
$1,316/month
$1,525/month
One Bedroom
$1,941/month
$1,815/month
Two Bedroom
$2,512/month
$2,236/month
Three Bedroom
$2,918/month
$3,197/month
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Village Crest Apartments

Village Crest Apartments

510 Maloney Rd,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

$1,875 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed

Country Club Apartments

Country Club Apartments

19 Anthony Dr,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

$2,275 - $2,525

1-2 Beds

Violet Estates

Violet Estates

35 Violet Ave,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

$1,770 - $2,610

1-2 Beds

Kaal Rock Manor Apartments

Kaal Rock Manor Apartments

50 Rinaldi Blvd,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

$1,350 - $2,475

Studio - 3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Poughkeepsie, NY

The United Group of Companies, Inc.
The United Group of Companies, Inc.
  • 17

    Communities

  • 1,996

    Units

  • 12

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2 Communities in Poughkeepsie
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TIAA
  • 22

    Communities

  • 6,318

    Units

  • 21

    Cities

1 Community in Poughkeepsie
Rose Associates, Inc.
Rose Associates, Inc.
  • 28

    Communities

  • 6,984

    Units

  • 19

    Cities

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

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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 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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