Studio Apartment Rent in Poughkeepsie, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Poughkeepsie, New York as of July 2026. That's +34% lower than the citywide median of $1,865 and +5% below the national studio median of $1,295.
Income needed for a studio in Poughkeepsie
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Poughkeepsie
Compare Poughkeepsie's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in New York
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potsdam | $780 |
| 2 | Gloversville | $790 |
| 3 | Elmira | $817 |
| 4 | Auburn | $830 |
| 5 | Endicott | $830 |
| 6 | Watertown | $830 |
| 7 | Oneonta | $850 |
| 8 | Palmyra | $850 |
| 9 | Lockport | $860 |
| 10 | Niagara Falls | $865 |
| 11 | Binghamton | $873 |
| 12 | Johnson City | $880 |
| 13 | North Tonawanda | $880 |
| 14 | Utica | $885 |
| 15 | Amsterdam | $910 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in New York
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rye | $3,610 |
| 2 | Harrison | $3,300 |
| 3 | Scarsdale | $3,110 |
| 4 | Nanuet | $3,050 |
| 5 | Dobbs Ferry | $2,920 |
| 6 | White Plains | $2,798 |
| 7 | Garden City | $2,770 |
| 8 | Larchmont | $2,750 |
| 9 | Mamaroneck | $2,730 |
| 10 | Port Chester | $2,700 |
| 11 | Ossining | $2,640 |
| 12 | New York | $2,625 |
| 13 | Peekskill | $2,420 |
| 14 | New Rochelle | $2,400 |
| 15 | Yonkers | $2,340 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Poughkeepsie.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Poughkeepsie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon, NY | 14.1 mi | $1,430 | +$200 (+16%) |
| Newburgh, NY | 15.6 mi | $1,200 | $-30 (-2%) |
| New Windsor, NY | 20.6 mi | $1,300 | +$70 (+6%) |
| New Milford, CT | 32.7 mi | $1,220 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Monroe, NY | 33.5 mi | $1,450 | +$220 (+18%) |
| Brookfield, CT | 37.3 mi | $1,650 | +$420 (+34%) |
| Ridgefield, CT | 37.4 mi | $1,820 | +$590 (+48%) |
| Catskill, NY | 37.5 mi | $1,160 | $-70 (-6%) |
| Nyack, NY | 41.3 mi | $2,327 | +$1,097 (+89%) |
| Nanuet, NY | 41.6 mi | $3,050 | +$1,820 (+148%) |
| Sleepy Hollow, NY | 41.7 mi | $1,644 | +$414 (+34%) |
| Montvale, NJ | 45.1 mi | $1,880 | +$650 (+53%) |
Studio rent in Poughkeepsie — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Poughkeepsie?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Poughkeepsie, New York is $1,230 per month. This is +34% below the citywide median of $1,865.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Poughkeepsie?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $49,200 ($4,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Poughkeepsie expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Poughkeepsie's studio median of $1,230 is +5% below the national studio median of $1,295. It ranks in the 45th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Poughkeepsie rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 124 cities in New York with studio data, Poughkeepsie ranks #52 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Poughkeepsie?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Newburgh ($1,200), New Milford ($1,220), Catskill ($1,160).