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Buffalo, NY Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Buffalo, NY

Pricing Updated: 04/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Buffalo, NY area range in price from $424 to $5,000 with an overall median price of $2,470. The three Buffalo neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Bellevue at $800, University at $820, and Outer Niagara Falls at $424. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Buffalo Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Bellevue$1,285$8006
University$1,290$82017
Outer Niagara Falls$1,350$42448
South Abbott$1,400$92540
Seneca$1,427$89553
South Buffalo$1,427$94728
Abbott McKinley$1,430$94752
University Area$1,505$75775
North East Buffalo$1,507$82076
Kenfield$1,510$79595

Cheapest Available Buffalo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Buffalo, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Towne Gardens in the Masten Park neighborhood priced from $633. Camelot Court Apartments in the University Area neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $820. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Buffalo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towne GardensRanch1BR,1BA$633
Camelot Court Apartments1 BD1BR,1BA$820
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
Hertel Park Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$870
Kenmore Tudors1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Hyde Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
201 Ellicott1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$909
Ashland Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, NY

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Buffalo area is the $0.94 price per square foot 299 Richmond Ave Model at 299 Richmond Ave, Unit 2 in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Buffalo apartment is the 124 Carmel Rd Model at 124 Carmel Rd, Unit North Buffalo upper starting at $1,500 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the University Area 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.
299 Richmond Ave, Unit 2299 Richmond Ave3BR,1BA$0.94
124 Carmel Rd, Unit North Buffalo upper124 Carmel Rd3BR,1BA$1.00
93 Minnesota Ave, Unit 293 Minnesota Ave3BR,1BA$0.90
790 McKinley Pky, Unit McKinley790 McKinley Pky3BR,1BA$1.00
281 Huntington Ave, Unit 4-Loft281 Huntington Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
Lafayette-Barton2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.08
131 Southside Pkwy, Unit 4131 Southside Pkwy2BR,1BA$1.09
164 Helen St, Unit upper164 Helen St2BR,1BA$0.95
Hertel Park Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Towne GardensRanch1BR,1BA$0.96

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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.

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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 a cheap apartment in Buffalo?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Buffalo is under $920.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Buffalo?

The cheapest apartment in Buffalo is Towne Gardens which is listed at $633, while the average apartment in Buffalo costs $2,470.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Buffalo?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 645 regular apartments in Buffalo that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Buffalo?

Cheap apartments in Buffalo have an average cost of $281 which is $2,189 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Buffalo.

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