Average Rent in Poughkeepsie, NY↑ Rents rising 4.5% YoY🔺 4th priciest in NY
HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually
Market Overview
Poughkeepsie, NY has rental prices ranging from $1,308/month to $2,631/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,492/month — 7% above the national average of $1,400/month.
How Poughkeepsie Compares
With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,907/month, Poughkeepsie ranks #4 most expensive of the 41 cities tracked in New York — pricier than 97% of all US cities in our data.
Rent Trends
2-bedroom rents in Poughkeepsie, NY have risen by $82/month (4.5%) over the past year, from $1,825 to $1,907. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.
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