Average Rent in Poughkeepsie, NY

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Current Versus Historical Poughkeepsie, NY Rents

Poughkeepsie rentals average $1,450 for a studio rental to $2,300 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,975, or roughly $24 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $58 (4.12%) year-over-year from $1,417 to $1,475. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $38 (-2.33%) year-over-year from $1,613 to $1,575. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $18 (-0.90%) year-over-year from $2,017 to $1,999. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $146 (6.51%) year-over-year from $2,242 to $2,388. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,217 (-34.60%) year-over-year from $3,517 to $2,300. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 5.99% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.05% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.51% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.52% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.22% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$29.50	$1,475	$1,417 (4.12%)	$1,708 (-13.66%)
1 BR	$26.70	$1,575	$1,613 (-2.33%)	$1,546 (1.89%)
2 BR	$22.67	$1,999	$2,017 (-0.90%)	$1,767 (13.12%)
3 BR	$23.38	$2,388	$2,242 (6.51%)	$2,117 (12.80%)
4+ BR	$23.94	$2,300	$3,517 (-34.60%)	$2,983 (-22.91%)

Historical Rents in Poughkeepsie, NY

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Top Cities Near Poughkeepsie

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Top Neighborhoods Near Poughkeepsie

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Top Counties Near Poughkeepsie

There are a total of 1 counties located by Poughkeepsie, NY. One county in the area is Poughkeepsie, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,975. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Poughkeepsie, NY. Its average rent per month is $1,975. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,975, Poughkeepsie, NY is the most expensive county by Poughkeepsie, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Poughkeepsie, NY is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Poughkeepsie, NY is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Poughkeepsie, NY is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Poughkeepsie, NY	$1,450	$1,550	$1,925	$1,975

Top Zipcodes Near Poughkeepsie

There is one zipcode in or near Poughkeepsie, NY. The average rent for this zipcode is $1,950. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 12601, Poughkeepsie, NY at $1,950 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $1,950 per month is 12601, Poughkeepsie, NY.

The following table includes the zipcode in or near Poughkeepsie, NY. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
12601, Poughkeepsie, NY	$1,475	$1,550	$1,875	$1,950

Frequently Asked Questions - Poughkeepsie Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Poughkeepsie, NY?

The average monthly rental price for Poughkeepsie, NY apartments for rent is approximately $1,975. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Poughkeepsie, NY rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Poughkeepsie, NY.

How much is a studio apartment in Poughkeepsie, NY?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,450 and an average price per square feet of $29.50. There are a total of 5 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Poughkeepsie.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Poughkeepsie, NY?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,550 and an average price per square feet of $26.70. There are a total of 19 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Poughkeepsie.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Poughkeepsie, NY?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,925 and an average price per square feet of $22.67. There are a total of 32 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Poughkeepsie.

How have rent prices in Poughkeepsie, NY changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Poughkeepsie, NY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Poughkeepsie, NY?

A reasonable rent price in Poughkeepsie, NY is around $1,580/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.