What is the average apartment size in Poughkeepsie Town?

The average size for a Poughkeepsie Town, NY apartment is 911 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Poughkeepsie Town?

As of Apr / 2026, the average rent in Poughkeepsie Town is $2,128 per month, a 3.15% increase from last years average of $2,063.

What is the average apartment size in Poughkeepsie Town?

The typical apartment in Poughkeepsie Town offers about 911 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Poughkeepsie Town, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Poughkeepsie Town?

The typical rent budget in Poughkeepsie Town ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 51% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Poughkeepsie Town?

In Poughkeepsie Town, 61% of households rent while 39% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Q: What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Poughkeepsie Town?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Poughkeepsie Town include Poughkeepsie ($1,979/month), Fishkill Town ($2,361/month), and Hudson Valley ($2,599/month), all below the citywide average of $2,128.

Last updated: May 16, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Poughkeepsie Town is $2,128, a 3.15% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,063.

One-bedroom apartments provide 776 square feet for $1,755, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,329 offer 1,063 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,165 sq ft) for $2,550, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Poughkeepsie Town, NY

Last updated: May 16, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,128	911 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,755	776 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,329	1,063 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,550	1,165 sq. ft.

Poughkeepsie Town, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Poughkeepsie Town, NY have increased by 3.15% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,063 to $2,128.

What's the typical rent budget in Poughkeepsie Town, NY?

The largest share of rentals in Poughkeepsie Town, NY (51%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Poughkeepsie Town, NY?

8,359 or 61% of the households in Poughkeepsie Town, NY are renter-occupied while 5,291 or 39% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Poughkeepsie Town?

Poughkeepsie $1,979/month

Fishkill Town $2,361/month

Hudson Valley $2,599/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,128/month.

Average Rent in Poughkeepsie Town, NY By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Hudson Valley	$2,599
Fishkill Town	$2,361
Poughkeepsie	$1,979

Poughkeepsie Town | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Fishkill Town is 9% lower than in Hudson Valley

$2,361

Fishkill Town rent is 11% higher than Poughkeepsie Town average

Average Rent $2,361

$2,599

Hudson Valley rent is 22% higher than Poughkeepsie Town average

Average Rent $2,599

How Poughkeepsie Town Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Poughkeepsie Town	$2,128
New York City	$4,719
Manhattan	$5,345
Hudson Valley	$2,599
Brooklyn	$3,963
Queens	$3,974
Ithaca	$2,228
Albany	$1,739
Buffalo	$1,422
Rochester	$1,510
Poughkeepsie	$1,979
Fishkill Town	$2,361

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Poughkeepsie Town apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.