Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buffalo State Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (17 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
38 Saint Florian St, Unit 38 St Florian Street38 Saint Florian St2BR,1BA$0.72
601 Bird Ave, Unit LOWER601 Bird Ave3BR,1BA$1.13
Lafayette-Barton2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.10
844 Richmond Ave2 bedroom townhouse2BR,1BA$1.18
Nickel City Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
Hertel Avenue Townhomes1 BR/1BA townhouse1BR,1BA$1.15
Parksite2 bedroom suite2BR,1BA$1.30
15 Sunset St, Unit Upper15 Sunset St3BR,1BA$1.11
Campus Walk OneB12BR,2BA$1.19
Black Rock VillageOne Beds1BR,1BA$1.46

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Buffalo State, Buffalo, NY

Ranked #7

Among neighborhoods in Buffalo, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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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