1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, NY Under $1,200 (187 Rentals)

Parkside Place Apartments

Kensington Village Apartments

Idylwood Resort Apartment Homes

Colonial Court Apartments

Spaulding Building I

220 Lexington Avenue Apartments
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Berkley Manor Apartments

Fairmount Apartments

The Westbrook Apartments

Delsan Court Townhomes
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AP Lofts at Larkinville

Cottage Street Lofts

Lin-Nor Apartments

Bennett Village Apartments

Parkview Senior Apartments

Elmwood-Anderson Place Apartments

Elmwood Square Apartments

Delaware / West Ferry Apartments

Hertel Park Senior Residences

Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+

201 Ellicott

Ellicott Town Center

116 Herkimer St, Unit 3

1997 Hertel Ave, Unit 1 bd upper

835 Humboldt Pky, Unit Apt. 3B

140 North St, Unit 334

608 Elmwood Ave, Unit 195-E

876 Niagara St, Unit Upper Rear

878 Prospect Ave, Unit Front Upper

868 Tonawanda St, Unit 1
Buffalo, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Buffalo?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Buffalo Studio Apartments | $1,375 | $795 | $2,532 |
Buffalo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,543 | $690 | $3,820 |
Buffalo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,746 | $550 | $5,000 |
Buffalo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,857 | $620 | $3,569 |
Buffalo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,241 | $655 | $4,200 |
Buffalo 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,152 | $2,000 | $2,304 |
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Getting Around Buffalo, NY
Walk Score®
68 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
62 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
39 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Buffalo Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Buffalo with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Buffalo is at Camelot Court Apartments listed at $820.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Buffalo Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Buffalo is $1,543.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Buffalo Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Buffalo is a square feet unit at .
What is the average size for Buffalo 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Buffalo is currently 872 sq ft.
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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.