
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buffalo State Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (17 Rentals)
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289 Austin St

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Buffalo State, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Buffalo State?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Buffalo State Studio Apartments | $1,111 | $960 | $1,300 |
Buffalo State 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,570 | $975 | $2,419 |
Buffalo State 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,898 | $950 | $2,942 |
Buffalo State 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,662 | $975 | $3,300 |
Buffalo State 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,350 | $1,600 | $3,200 |
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Cheapest Available Buffalo State Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Buffalo State area of Buffalo, NY is a 2 Beds unit found at Black Rock Village priced from $950. Lafayette Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $960. Here are the most affordable Buffalo State apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Black Rock Village | Two Beds | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Lafayette Apartments | studio | Studio,1BA | $960 |
Edge Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
John Kam Malt House | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,067 |
Pierce Arrow Lofts | Studio (Furnished) | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo State, NY
As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Buffalo State area is the $0.72 price per square foot 38 Saint Florian St Model at 38 Saint Florian St, Unit 38 St Florian Street in the in the Riverside Park neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Buffalo State apartment is the 601 Bird Ave Model at 601 Bird Ave, Unit LOWER starting at $1,700 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Buffalo State apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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38 Saint Florian St, Unit 38 St Florian Street | 38 Saint Florian St | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
601 Bird Ave, Unit LOWER | 601 Bird Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Lafayette-Barton | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
844 Richmond Ave | 2 bedroom townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Nickel City Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Hertel Avenue Townhomes | 1 BR/1BA townhouse | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Parksite | 2 bedroom suite | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
15 Sunset St, Unit Upper | 15 Sunset St | 3BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Campus Walk One | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
Black Rock Village | One Beds | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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Best Local Schools in Buffalo State, Buffalo, NY
McKinley Vocational High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Buffalo State Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Buffalo State?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Buffalo State is at Lafayette Apartments listed at $960.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Buffalo State Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Buffalo State Apartment is $950 at Black Rock Village.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Buffalo State Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Buffalo State is starting from $950 at Black Rock Village.
What is the most affordable Buffalo State Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Buffalo State Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hertel Avenue Townhomes and starts from $1,400.
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