Cheap Homes for Rent in Forest Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $1,300 (3 Rentals)

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Forest, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest, NY

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest area is the $1.33 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Black Rock Freight House Lofts in the in the Riverside Park neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Forest apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model at Lafayette-Barton starting at $1,190 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Black Rock Freight House Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.33
Lafayette-Barton2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.08
188 Claremont Ave, Unit 188 Claremont Upper188 Claremont Ave3BR,1BA$1.14
844 Richmond Ave2 bedroom townhouse2BR,1BA$1.18
510 Bird Ave, Unit 2510 Bird Ave2BR,1BA$1.18
576 Potomac Ave, Unit #4576 Potomac Ave3BR,1BA$1.58
The Annex ApartmentsE2BR,1BA$2.50
The Police Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.67
Campus Walk OneB12BR,2BA$1.19
The Lofts Buffalo14- 1B/1B1BR,1BA$2.32

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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest

What type of rentals are currently available in Forest?

There are currently 85 Apartments for Rent in Forest, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,045 to $4,050. There are also 3 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Forest ranging from $1,300 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Forest?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Forest ranges from $1,300 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,766.

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