Village Crest Apartments
510 Maloney Rd,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
1-3 Beds | $1,875 - $2,700
Rental Market Trends in Poughkeepsie, NY
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Poughkeepsie, NY is $1,782/month.
Rent in Poughkeepsie is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,662/month.
$1,782/month
Average Rent
740 Sq Ft
Average Size
+3%
Change / Year
404
Available Apartments
Poughkeepsie rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Poughkeepsie average $1,423 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Poughkeepsie average $1,782 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Poughkeepsie average $2,234 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Poughkeepsie average $2,949 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Poughkeepsie, NY?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3%, which averages out to $54 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in Poughkeepsie, NY
July 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
2%
$700 - $1,000/month
18%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
42%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
38%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Poughkeepsie?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Poughkeepsie, Waterfront Poughkeepsie and Arlington are the most affordable neighborhoods in Poughkeepsie.
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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.
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Which Poughkeepsie neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Poughkeepsie with the most apartments available are Downtown Poughkeepsie, Waterfront Poughkeepsie and Arlington .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Because the average rent in Poughkeepsie is $1,782, you’ll want to make about $5,940 per month or $71,280 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 $1,423 - $2,949. You can expect to pay 6.9% more for groceries, 17.4% more for utilities, and 10.2% more for transportation.
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.
View the Poughkeepsie Area GuideStudio
$1,385/month
$1,527/month
One Bedroom
$1,439/month
$1,825/month
Two Bedroom
$2,009/month
$2,245/month
Three Bedroom
$1,262/month
$3,200/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Poughkeepsie?
The average rent in Poughkeepsie is $1,782 per month, which is 7.2% higher than the national average of $1,662.
What is the average rent for a house in Poughkeepsie?
The average rent for a house in Poughkeepsie, NY is $3,550 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Poughkeepsie?
The average rent for a condo in Poughkeepsie, NY is $1,955 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Poughkeepsie?
Rents in Poughkeepsie, NY are increasing, with prices up 3.0% year-over-year and $54 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Poughkeepsie?
In Poughkeepsie, NY, 42% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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.