Rent in Poughkeepsie, NY
Across Poughkeepsie's 4 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,966 a month, with figures from $1,573–$2,131. The highest typical rent is in 12604 ($2,131) and the lowest in 12601 ($1,573). 2 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 2 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Dutchess County pay about 1.89% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,235 | $765–$1,484 | 4 |
| 1 bed | $1,652 | $1,246–$1,659 | 4 |
| 2 beds | $1,966 | $1,573–$2,131 | 4 |
| 3 beds | $2,316 | $1,889–$2,685 | 4 |
| 4 beds | $2,824 | $2,330–$2,824 | 4 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Poughkeepsie ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Poughkeepsie, NY?
- About $1,966 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,573–$2,131. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Poughkeepsie, NY?
- About $1,652 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,246–$1,659. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Poughkeepsie, NY?
- About $2,316 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,889–$2,685. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Poughkeepsie, NY?
- About $1,235 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $765–$1,484. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Poughkeepsie, NY?
- About $2,824 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $2,330–$2,824. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Poughkeepsie ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 12604 has the highest typical rent at $2,131 a month, and 12601 the lowest at $1,573.
- What is the property tax rate in Poughkeepsie, NY?
- Owner-occupied homes in Dutchess County pay a typical 1.89% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Poughkeepsie rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).