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Last updated on September 6, 2026
Average rent in
Poughkeepsie, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on September 6, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Poughkeepsie, NY rent slipped 5.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,950/month. Renters today are paying $74 less per month on average than last year, despite a modest 0.5% month-over-month increase recently.
Compared to national trends
Poughkeepsie sits 2.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a slightly pricier small market with 120 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Poughkeepsie run around $1,400/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,698/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,200/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,400/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,500/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available across the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Poughkeepsie
$1,950/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Poughkeepsie is $1,950 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $50 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Poughkeepsie
120
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Poughkeepsie rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Poughkeepsie, NY
Average rent prices in Poughkeepsie have increased by 1% 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 $2,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Poughkeepsie run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,213.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,400 | 4% | 20% | |
1 bedroom | $1,697 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 |  1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | 14% | 10% |
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 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,075 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,950 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,697
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
10%
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
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,075
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
3%
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
3%higher than the national median
53%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Poughkeepsie, NY is 33% lower than the median rent in Beacon, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
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9%$2,572
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12%$2,100
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5%$2,292
13%$2,450
11%$2,325
11%$1,900
40%$1,975
17%$2,775
4%Discover rentals in Poughkeepsie, NY
5d+ ago
172 Winnikee Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
15h ago
38 Corlies Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,392–$1,582
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
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
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$4,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Poughkeepsie
4 Glen Ct, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Poughkeepsie
18 Robin Hill Dr, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
3 beds
2 baths
$3,900
House for rent
2d ago
127 Fulton Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
2 beds
2 baths
$2,295
Apartment for rent
2h ago
19 Anthony Dr, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,850–$2,595
Apartment for rent
9h ago
57 Cannon St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,425–$1,939
Apartment for rent
13h ago
36 Pine St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,285–$3,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Poughkeepsie
310 Spackenkill Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Poughkeepsie
149 Stratford Dr, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Poughkeepsie
91B Jackman Dr, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
2 beds
1 bath
$2,245
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 8
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
Apartment for rent in Poughkeepsie
244 Church St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
3 beds
1 bath
$1,950
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Poughkeepsie
40 Haviland Rd Apt A7, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
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 $1,950 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Poughkeepsie?
Average rent prices in Poughkeepsie have increased by 1% 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 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 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).