
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $500 (30 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Kensington area of Buffalo.


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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 | $1,180 | $921 | $1,319 |
Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,418 | $820 | $2,067 |
Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,449 | $900 | $2,769 |
Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,451 | $1,025 | $1,995 |
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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 |
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 |
Manhattan Square | 2 bedroom townhouse apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Olde Towne Village Apartments | Olde Towne Village | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
Michigan Place Apartments | studios | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, NY
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $1.00 price per square foot 160 Victoria Ave Model at 160 Victoria Ave, Unit 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Upper in the in the North East Buffalo neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 124 Carmel Rd Model at 124 Carmel Rd, Unit North Buffalo upper starting at $1,500 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the University Area 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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160 Victoria Ave, Unit 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Upper | 160 Victoria Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
124 Carmel Rd, Unit North Buffalo upper | 124 Carmel Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
1833 Kensington Ave, Unit 1 | 1833 Kensington Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
110 Gerald Ave, Unit 1 | 110 Gerald Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
1997 Hertel Ave, Unit 1 bd upper | 1997 Hertel Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
171 Callodine Ave, Unit Upper | 171 Callodine Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Hartford Place Apartments | Two Bedroom Apartment Recently Remodeled | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
71 Gerald Ave, Unit Unit2 Upper | 71 Gerald Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
2803 Main St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Manhattan Square | 2 bedroom townhouse apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleKensington, Buffalo, NY
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kensington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Kensington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kensington is under $1,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kensington?
The cheapest apartment in Kensington is Camelot Court Apartments which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in Kensington costs $1,510.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kensington?
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 20 regular apartments in Kensington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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