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

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300 Ellicott St
Studio Apartments

300 Ellicott St

300 Ellicott StBuffalo, NY 14203
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AC Lofts
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

AC Lofts

136 N Division StBuffalo, NY 14203
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The Graystone
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Graystone

24 S Johnson ParkBuffalo, NY 14201
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49 Johnson Park
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

49 Johnson Park

49 Johnson ParkBuffalo, NY 14201
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Carriage House Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage House Square

41-43 W Tupper StBuffalo, NY 14202
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The Sinclair
Studio Apartments

The Sinclair

465 Washington StBuffalo, NY 14203
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Downtown Buffalo, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
201 Ellicott1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$909
Peace Bridge PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,045
The Police ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,178
Michigan Place ApartmentsstudiosStudio,1BA$1,199
The GridStudio A - MainStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
151 E Eagle StTownhouse2BR,2BA$1.60
The Lofts at Elk Terminal1 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms1BR,1.5BA$1.77
Piano Factory Lofts2BR2BR,1BA$1.79
The Police Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.67
The Alexandre Apartments1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$2.22
100 South1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.97
201 Ellicott2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.68
Theater Place Apartments11BR,1BA$2.15
130 Pearl1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.01
Seneca OneStudio PlusStudio ,1BA$2.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Buffalo, Buffalo, NY

Ranked #22

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Buffalo. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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

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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