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381 Fargo Ave
$8002 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

381 Fargo Ave

Buffalo, NY 14213
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64 O'Connell St
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64 O'Connell St

Buffalo, NY 14204
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2668 Elmwood Ave

Buffalo, NY 14217
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Buffalo, NY Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Buffalo, NY

Pricing Updated: 12/23/2024

Current apartment rentals in the Buffalo, NY area range in price from $400 to $5,000 with an overall median price of $2,264. The three Buffalo neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Kaisertown at $775, Lovejoy at $734, and Riverview at $715. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Buffalo Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Kaisertown$1,150$77515
Lovejoy$1,150$73413
Riverview$1,150$71543
Emerson$1,200$55044
Sloan$1,205$73461
Paramount$1,220$616158
Outer Niagara Falls$1,228$47545
Cardinal OHara$1,267$616130
Bonnet St$1,275$616132
Riverside Park$1,295$70984

Cheapest Available Buffalo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Buffalo, NY is a 2 Beds unit found at Towne Gardens in the Masten Park neighborhood priced from $789. Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+ in the University Area neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $843. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Buffalo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towne GardensTownhouse 22BR,1BA$789
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$843
Wynterbrooke ApartmentsGarden1BR,1BA$850
Hertel Park Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$870
Windwood Place Apartments1 bedroom standard1BR,1BA$875
Kenmore Tudors1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
49 Johnson ParkstudioStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, NY

As of December 23, 2024 the best value apartment in the Buffalo area is the $0.91 price per square foot 165 Anderson Plz Model at 165 Anderson Plz, Unit Upper in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Buffalo apartment is the 140 Newburgh Ave Model at 140 Newburgh Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,500 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Schiller Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Buffalo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
165 Anderson Plz, Unit Upper165 Anderson Plz2BR,2BA$0.91
140 Newburgh Ave, Unit 2140 Newburgh Ave3BR,1BA$1.00
95 Rand Ave, Unit Rand avenue95 Rand Ave3BR,1BA$0.93
127 Taunton Pl, Unit Upper127 Taunton Pl2BR,1BA$0.92
1574 Delaware Ave, Unit #31574 Delaware Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
3107 Delaware Ave, Unit 13107 Delaware Ave2BR,1BA$1.09
198 Benzinger St, Unit Lower198 Benzinger St3BR,1BA$1.00
Block20The Marshall 2x22BR,2BA$1.04
Towne GardensTownhouse 22BR,1BA$0.87
Hertel Park Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.07

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Buffalo Overview

Located on the eastern shores of the mighty Lake Erie and playing host to the world-famous Niagara Falls, Buffalo is the Empire State's second most populated area right behind the bright lights of New York City. Boasting over a million residents and a working-class charm that dates back decades, this industry-heavy destination is affectionately referred to as 'The Queen City' for good reason. With a wide variety of Buffalo apartments available to residents, life in this wonderful city might be only moments away!

Why live in Buffalo, NY?

With economic incentives running high and a ton of options, Buffalo apartments are among the more affordable living arrangements in New York state, and are also a great place to raise a family. The Blue-collar streak of the residents is proud and unwavering, lending the entire city a gritty charm that is wholly unique. Home to over fifty art galleries and over twenty professional theater companies, Buffalo is a cultural hub for the upstate New York area. Offering easy access to not only the scenic beauty of the numerous lakes and woodlands that surround the city, but also the wilds of Canada, Buffalo has much to offer to potential residents of all walks of life.

Buffalo, NY
Population: 256,304

Ranked #83

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Buffalo, NY

Ranked #1196

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Buffalo Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Buffalo?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Buffalo is at 49 Johnson Park listed at $900.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Buffalo Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Buffalo Apartment is $843 at Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Buffalo Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Buffalo is starting from $789 at Towne Gardens.

What is the most affordable Buffalo Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Buffalo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Towne Gardens and starts from $948.

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