Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 7, 2026
Average rent in
Poughkeepsie, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Poughkeepsie, NY rent slipped 6.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,850/month. Renters today are paying $305 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent holding essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Poughkeepsie sits 5.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 115 total rentals available to renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Poughkeepsie run around $1,275/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,675/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,900/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,000/month. This range reflects the diversity of unit sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Poughkeepsie climbed 31.1% year over year, contrasting with the overall rent decline. This increase signals a distinct trend in larger unit rentals compared to the citywide market.
Median rent
Median rent in Poughkeepsie
$1,850/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Poughkeepsie is $1,850 per month as of June 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Poughkeepsie
115
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Poughkeepsie rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Poughkeepsie, NY
Average rent prices in Poughkeepsie have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,850, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Poughkeepsie run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,275 | 5% | 30% | |
1 bedroom | $1,675 |  1% | 21% | |
2 bedroom | $1,900 | 2% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $2,300 | 2% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | 14% | 28% |
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 | $1,850 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,100 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
30%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
21%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
28%
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
$1,850
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
5%
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
5%lower than the national median
33%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Poughkeepsie, NY is 29% lower than the median rent in Beacon, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,600
8%$2,545
20%$2,000
8%$1,837
5%$1,875
13%$1,850
5%$975
18%$2,050
14%$1,795
21%$1,850
$1,900
22%$2,500
10%Discover rentals in Poughkeepsie, NY
1d ago
172 Winnikee Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Poughkeepsie
131 N Clinton St #3, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
3d ago
37 N Clinton St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Poughkeepsie
107 Smith St Unit 2, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Poughkeepsie
4 beds
3 baths
$5,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Poughkeepsie
4 Glen Ct, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
House for rent
23h ago
36 Pine St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,285–$3,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
10 Campus View Ct, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,258–$3,197
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
12h ago
19 Anthony Dr, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,850–$2,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1943 New Hackensack Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
3 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
2h ago
57 Cannon St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,430–$2,789
Apartment for rent
23h ago
36 Pine St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,285–$3,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
141 Fulton Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
1 bed
1 bath
$1,875
Apartment for rent
2d ago
127 Fulton Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,700–$2,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1943 New Hackensack Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
3 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Poughkeepsie
32 Vernon Ter #1, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Poughkeepsie
32 Vernon Ter #1, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Poughkeepsie
122 N Clinton St Apt 1 #Apt 1, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
3 beds
1 bath
$2,100
House for rent
1d ago
28 N Hamilton St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
1d ago
121 South Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
1 bed
1 bath
$1,575
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,850 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Poughkeepsie?
Average rent prices in Poughkeepsie have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Poughkeepsie rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Poughkeepsie is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Poughkeepsie?
To comfortably afford rent in Poughkeepsie, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Poughkeepsie?
Poughkeepsie's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,100 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments experienced a larger decline compared to one-bedrooms, dropping 6.3% versus 1.9% year over year.
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).