
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buffalo State Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (15 Rentals)
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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 | $1,504 | $975 | $2,419 |
Buffalo State 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,955 | $950 | $3,200 |
Buffalo State 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,670 | $1,100 | $3,300 |
Buffalo State 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,237 | $1,375 | $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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Lafayette-Barton | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
844 Richmond Ave | 2 bedroom townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
510 Bird Ave, Unit 2 | 510 Bird Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Hertel Avenue Townhomes | 1 BR/1BA townhouse | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Parksite | 2 bedroom suite | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
875 Richmond Ave, Unit Lower | 875 Richmond Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.41 |
15 Sunset St, Unit Upper | 15 Sunset St | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Campus Walk One | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
186 Claremont Ave, Unit Rear | 186 Claremont Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Black Rock Village | One Beds | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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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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