
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Buffalo Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $400 (15 Rentals)
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201 Ellicott

Peace Bridge Place

Park75

The Police Apartments

Michigan Place Apartments
Downtown Buffalo, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Buffalo?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Buffalo Studio Apartments | $1,584 | $1,045 | $2,056 |
Downtown Buffalo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,915 | $690 | $3,820 |
Downtown Buffalo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,497 | $760 | $5,000 |
Downtown Buffalo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,409 | $2,800 | $3,569 |
Downtown Buffalo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,267 | $845 | $4,200 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Buffalo Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Buffalo area of Buffalo, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at 201 Ellicott priced from $909. Peace Bridge Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here are the most affordable Downtown 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 |
Peace Bridge Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
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 Downtown Buffalo, NY
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Buffalo 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 Downtown 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 |
The Lofts at Elk Terminal | 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.77 |
Piano Factory Lofts | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
The Police Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
The Alexandre Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.22 |
100 South | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
201 Ellicott | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Theater Place Apartments | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
130 Pearl | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
Seneca One | Studio Plus | Studio ,1BA | $2.23 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
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Among neighborhoods in Buffalo, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Downtown Buffalo Neighborhood in Buffalo, NY
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
86 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
68 / 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 Downtown Buffalo Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Buffalo?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Buffalo is under $1,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Buffalo?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Buffalo is 201 Ellicott which is listed at $909, while the average apartment in Downtown Buffalo costs $4,013.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 2 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Buffalo?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Buffalo have an average cost of $211 which is $3,802 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Buffalo.
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