
Cheap Apartments for Rent with Specials in Buffalo, NY from $400 (11 Rentals)
Apartments in Buffalo with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.
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SnyderPark Village Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Buffalo?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Buffalo Studio Apartments | $1,421 | $890 | $2,599 |
Buffalo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,575 | $690 | $3,820 |
Buffalo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,787 | $550 | $5,000 |
Buffalo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,930 | $620 | $3,569 |
Buffalo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,340 | $655 | $4,200 |
Buffalo 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,902 | $2,304 | $3,500 |
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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 $940.
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 $2,688.
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 52,657 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 $376 which is $2,312 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Buffalo.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

A Local Experts Guide to the Top Neighborhoods for College Renters in Buffalo, NY
Written by: Patrick Ryan
There’s nothing better than living in a college town. The setting is vibrant, the people are happy and there’s always a good time to be had.

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.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.