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Buffalo's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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22 Glendhu Pl

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537 Willett St

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172 Roesch Ave

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125 Wyoming Ave

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854 Niagara St

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Buffalo, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Buffalo, NY

Pricing Updated: 04/10/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Buffalo, NY area range in price from $424 to $5,000 with an overall median price of $2,604. The three Buffalo neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are University at $820, Bellevue at $800, and Outer Niagara Falls at $424. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Buffalo Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
University$1,290$82020
Bellevue$1,297$8006
Outer Niagara Falls$1,350$42449
South Abbott$1,403$92539
Seneca$1,427$75052
South Buffalo$1,427$94727
Abbott McKinley$1,430$94753
University Area$1,507$75777
Kenfield$1,510$795100
Kensington$1,510$79598

Cheapest Available Buffalo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Buffalo, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Towne Gardens in the Masten Park neighborhood priced from $633. Camelot Court Apartments in the University Area neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $820. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Buffalo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towne GardensRanch1BR,1BA$633
Camelot Court Apartments1 BD1BR,1BA$820
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
Hertel Park Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$870
Windwood Place Apartments1 bedroom standard1BR,1BA$875
Kenmore Tudors1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
201 Ellicott1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$909
Hyde Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, NY

As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Buffalo area is the $0.94 price per square foot 299 Richmond Ave Model at 299 Richmond Ave, Unit 2 in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Buffalo apartment is the 93 Minnesota Ave Model at 93 Minnesota Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,350 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the University Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Buffalo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
299 Richmond Ave, Unit 2299 Richmond Ave3BR,1BA$0.94
93 Minnesota Ave, Unit 293 Minnesota Ave3BR,1BA$0.90
124 Carmel Rd, Unit North Buffalo upper124 Carmel Rd3BR,1BA$1.00
1833 Kensington Ave, Unit 11833 Kensington Ave2BR,2BA$1.00
790 McKinley Pky, Unit McKinley790 McKinley Pky3BR,1BA$1.00
281 Huntington Ave, Unit 4-Loft281 Huntington Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
68 Eastwood Pl, Unit 68-Lower68 Eastwood Pl3BR,1BA$1.04
Lafayette-Barton2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.08
Hertel Park Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Towne GardensRanch1BR,1BA$0.96

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Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo

What type of rentals are currently available in Buffalo?

There are currently 1677 Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, NY with pricing that ranges from $550 to $5,000. There are also 156 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Buffalo ranging from $450 to $6,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Buffalo ranges from $450 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,848.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Buffalo?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Buffalo range from $620 to $3,569, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $655.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Experts Guide to the Top Neighborhoods for College Renters in Buffalo, NY

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.