
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, NY from $400 with Washer/Dryer (72 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in Buffalo.


Ellicott Town Center

Idylwood Resort Apartment Homes

263 Victoria Blvd, Unit Upper

Kensington Village Apartments
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215 W Utica St

John Kam Malt House

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Hertel Avenue Townhomes

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Cottage Street Lofts

136 Peter St
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Windwood Place Apartments

Bright and spacious 1- and 2- bedroom

136 Willowlawn Pky, Unit Upper

263 Victoria Blvd, Unit Upper Apartment
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 | $1,307 | $795 | $2,532 |
Buffalo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,544 | $690 | $3,820 |
Buffalo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $550 | $5,000 |
Buffalo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,772 | $620 | $3,569 |
Buffalo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,080 | $655 | $4,200 |
Buffalo 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,102 | $1,900 | $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
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 $915.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Buffalo?
The cheapest apartment in Buffalo is Camelot Court Apartments which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in Buffalo costs $2,494.
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 847 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 $296 which is $2,198 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Buffalo.
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