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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbus Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $800 (21 Rentals)
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from $1,045Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Peace Bridge Place
111 Porter AveBuffalo, NY 14201
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from $1,049Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 7
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1175 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14209
56 Trinity Pl
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259 Carolina St
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97 Whitney Pl
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89 Johnson Park
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from $1,178Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Police Apartments
74 Franklin StBuffalo, NY 14202
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from $1,199Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Michigan Place Apartments
1145 Michigan AveBuffalo, NY 14209
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65 Whitney Pl
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128 Pearl St
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Columbus, Buffalo, NY Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,467 | $950 | $2,056 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,888 | $895 | $3,820 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,394 | $1,100 | $3,750 |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,241 | $1,512 | $3,569 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,478 | $1,687 | $4,200 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Columbus Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.
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Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbus area of Buffalo, NY is a Studio unit found at Peace Bridge Place priced from $1,045. Pine Harbor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,091. Here are the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peace Bridge Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
| Pine Harbor | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,091 |
| The Police Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,178 |
| Michigan Place Apartments | studios | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| The Grid | Studio A - Main | Studio,1BA | $1,239 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NY
As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at 100 South in the in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms Model at The Lofts at Elk Terminal starting at $1,895 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 100 South | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| The Lofts at Elk Terminal | 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.77 |
| The Annex Apartments | E | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| Piano Factory Lofts | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| The Police Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Trico Building Apartments | A8_P | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Theater Place Apartments | 780 SF | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| 130 Pearl | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Pine Harbor | Two Bed / One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Michigan Place Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleColumbus, Buffalo, NY
Ranked #17
Among neighborhoods in Buffalo, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Columbus Neighborhood in Buffalo, NY
Walk Score®
93 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
85 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
67 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbus Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Columbus?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbus is under $1,675.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbus?
The cheapest apartment in Columbus is Pine Harbor which is listed at $1,091, while the average apartment in Columbus costs $4,013.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbus?
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 4 regular apartments in Columbus 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 Columbus?
Cheap apartments in Columbus have an average cost of $294 which is $3,719 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.
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