Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Poughkeepsie, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Poughkeepsie, NY rent slipped 5.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,944/month. Renters today are paying $136 less per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Poughkeepsie rents run 2.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, with 133 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Poughkeepsie rent for $1,000/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,700/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,125/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,400/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $4,450/month. The range reflects a broad spectrum of rental options by bedroom count.
Median rent
Median rent in Poughkeepsie
$1,944/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Poughkeepsie is $1,944 per month as of October 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $44 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Poughkeepsie
133
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Poughkeepsie rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Poughkeepsie, NY
Average rent prices in Poughkeepsie have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Poughkeepsie, NY
Rent prices in Poughkeepsie vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Poughkeepsie is $1,900, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Poughkeepsie run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,105.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 | 1% | 28% | |
1 bedroom | $1,700 | 1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,125 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,450 | 4% |  31% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,900 | 1% | 4% | |
Condos | $1,950 | No Change | 13% | |
Houses | $2,650 | 6% | 2% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
28%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,125
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,450
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
31%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
Houses
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Poughkeepsie, NY, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Poughkeepsie, NY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Poughkeepsie and Beacon by all bedroom counts and property types.
Poughkeepsie
2%higher than the national median
39%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Poughkeepsie, NY is 26% lower than the median rent in Beacon, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,637
10%$2,562
3%$1,812
18%$2,025
32%$1,812
4%$1,950
3%$2,200
4%$2,425
13%$2,258
15%$2,345
17%$1,975
12%$2,700
7%Discover rentals in Poughkeepsie, NY
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Poughkeepsie
7 High St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Studio
0 baths
$375
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Poughkeepsie
0 Davies Pl, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Poughkeepsie
1 Bain Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Poughkeepsie
18 Taylor Ave Apt 3 #Apt 3, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Poughkeepsie
51 Adriance Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
4 beds
4.5 baths
$6,200
House for rent
3d ago
44 Springside Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
2 beds
2 baths
$4,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Poughkeepsie
42 Bennett Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
3 beds
3 baths
$4,200
House for rent
Available Oct 22
6h ago
10 Campus View Ct, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,258–$3,250
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Poughkeepsie
13 Academy St #3, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 2
4h ago
57 Cannon St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,467–$2,145
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
6h ago
10 Campus View Ct, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,258–$3,250
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
12h ago
19 Anthony Dr, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,850–$2,595
Apartment for rent
4h ago
57 Cannon St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,467–$2,145
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
110 Mill St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
1 bed
1 bath
$1,875
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Poughkeepsie
61 S Hamilton St #2, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
House for rent in Poughkeepsie
24 Wood St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
16h ago
11 Hooker Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Price droppedApartment for rent
2d ago
7 Franklin St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
121 South Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
1 bed
1 bath
$1,575
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Poughkeepsie
13 Academy St #3, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 2
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Frequently asked questions for Poughkeepsie, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Poughkeepsie rental market.
How much is rent in Poughkeepsie?
The average rent in Poughkeepsie is $1,944 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Poughkeepsie?
Average rent prices in Poughkeepsie have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Poughkeepsie rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Poughkeepsie is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $44 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Poughkeepsie?
To comfortably afford rent in Poughkeepsie, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Poughkeepsie?
January sees the lowest rents in Poughkeepsie, running about 4.6% lower than August peak prices. Searching during winter months could result in better deals compared to summer rental season.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).