Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buffalo State Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (15 Rentals)

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722 W Delavan Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

722 W Delavan Ave

722 W Delavan AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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790 Amherst St
2 Bedroom Apartments

790 Amherst St

790 Amherst StBuffalo, NY 14216
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Ashland Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ashland Apartments

712-718 Ashland AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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Buffalo State, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Black Rock VillageTwo Beds2BR,1BA$950
Lafayette ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$960
Edge Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
John Kam Malt House1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,067
Pierce Arrow LoftsStudio (Furnished)Studio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo State, NY

As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Buffalo State area is the $1.08 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model at Lafayette-Barton in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,190. The second greatest value Buffalo State apartment is the 2 bedroom townhouse Model at 844 Richmond Ave starting at $1,295 with a $1.18 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lafayette-Barton2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.08
844 Richmond Ave2 bedroom townhouse2BR,1BA$1.18
510 Bird Ave, Unit 2510 Bird Ave2BR,1BA$1.18
Hertel Avenue Townhomes1 BR/1BA townhouse1BR,1BA$1.15
Parksite2 bedroom suite2BR,1BA$1.30
875 Richmond Ave, Unit Lower875 Richmond Ave3BR,1BA$1.41
15 Sunset St, Unit Upper15 Sunset St3BR,1BA$1.36
Campus Walk OneB12BR,2BA$1.19
186 Claremont Ave, Unit Rear186 Claremont Ave1BR,1BA$1.39
Black Rock VillageOne Beds1BR,1BA$1.46

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Buffalo State, Buffalo, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Buffalo State Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Buffalo State?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Buffalo State is under $1,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Buffalo State?

The cheapest apartment in Buffalo State is Black Rock Village which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Buffalo State costs $2,187.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Buffalo State?

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 3 regular apartments in Buffalo State 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 State?

Cheap apartments in Buffalo State have an average cost of $102 which is $2,085 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Buffalo State.

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