
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Buffalo Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $400 (37 Rentals)
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201 Ellicott

Fairmount Apartments

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324 Maryland St, Unit 22

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360 Prospect Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Buffalo?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central Buffalo Studio Apartments | $1,572 | $948 | $2,056 |
Central Buffalo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,868 | $690 | $3,820 |
Central Buffalo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,264 | $760 | $5,000 |
Central Buffalo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,924 | $1,500 | $3,569 |
Central Buffalo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,951 | $845 | $4,200 |
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Cheapest Available Central Buffalo Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Buffalo area of Buffalo, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at 201 Ellicott priced from $909. Fairmount Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $948. Here are the most affordable Central Buffalo apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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201 Ellicott | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
Fairmount Apartments | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $948 |
Peace Bridge Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
Pine Harbor | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,091 |
Allentown Square | Studio B -ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
The Police Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,178 |
Days Park Commons | 72 Days Park (3rd fl) | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Cottage Street Lofts | 72 Days Park (left) | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Campus West | 1 Bedroom C | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Buffalo, NY
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Buffalo area is the $1.60 price per square foot Townhouse Model at 151 E Eagle St in the in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Central Buffalo apartment is the 64 Cottage St Model at 64 Cottage St, Unit Upper starting at $1,800 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Central Buffalo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Buffalo apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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151 E Eagle St | Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
64 Cottage St, Unit Upper | 64 Cottage St | 3BR,1BA | $1.38 |
28 N Pearl St, Unit 2 | 28 N Pearl St | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
220 Allen St, Unit Upper | 220 Allen St | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
82 Fargo Ave, Unit 5 | 82 Fargo Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
32 Irving Pl, Unit Front | 32 Irving Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
The Police Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Days Park Commons | 72 Days Park (3rd fl) | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Cottage Street Lofts | 72 Days Park (left) | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
201 Ellicott | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
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Best Local Schools in Central Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Buffalo Elementary School Of Technology
Emerson School Of Hospitality
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Best Local Schools in Central Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Buffalo Elementary School Of Technology
Emerson School Of Hospitality
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Buffalo Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Buffalo?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Buffalo is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Buffalo?
The cheapest apartment in Central Buffalo is 201 Ellicott which is listed at $909, while the average apartment in Central Buffalo costs $3,976.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central 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 94 regular apartments in Central 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 Central Buffalo?
Cheap apartments in Central Buffalo have an average cost of $506 which is $3,470 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Buffalo.
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