
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (28 Rentals)
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Kensington, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kensington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Kensington Studio Apartments | $1,142 | $921 | $1,275 |
Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,461 | $820 | $2,369 |
Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,639 | $950 | $3,052 |
Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,364 | $950 | $1,800 |
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Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kensington area of Buffalo, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Camelot Court Apartments priced from $820. Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $870. Here are the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Camelot Court Apartments | 1 BD | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
Windwood Place Apartments | 1 bedroom standard | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
35 E Morris Ave | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Princeton Court Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $921 |
Bennett Village Apartments | 1 bedroom suite | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Mercer Commons | Studio suite | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Englewood Apartments | 2BD/1BA - Legacy Reno | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Manhattan Square | 2 bedroom townhouse apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Olde Towne Village Apartments | Olde Towne Village | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, NY
As of March 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $0.90 price per square foot 217 Kenmore Ave Model at 217 Kenmore Ave, Unit Upper Unit in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 160 Victoria Ave Model at 160 Victoria Ave, Unit 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Upper starting at $1,500 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the North East Buffalo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kensington apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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217 Kenmore Ave, Unit Upper Unit | 217 Kenmore Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.90 |
160 Victoria Ave, Unit 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Upper | 160 Victoria Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
470 Winspear Ave, Unit 1st floor | 470 Winspear Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.86 |
248 Cambridge Ave, Unit 248 Cambridge Ave | 248 Cambridge Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
110 Gerald Ave, Unit 1 | 110 Gerald Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
99 Gerald Ave, Unit Lower | 99 Gerald Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Hartford Place Apartments | Two Bedroom Apartment Recently Remodeled | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Manhattan Square | 2 bedroom townhouse apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
733 Lasalle Ave, Unit Upper | 733 Lasalle Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Windwood Place Apartments | 1 bedroom standard | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleKensington, Buffalo, NY
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Getting Around the Kensington Neighborhood in Buffalo, NY
Walk Score®
71 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
37 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kensington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kensington?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kensington is at Princeton Court Apartments listed at $921.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment is $820 at Camelot Court Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kensington Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is starting from $965 at Camelot Court Apartments.
What is the most affordable Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Windwood Place Apartments and starts from $1,025.
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