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

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Cheap Apartments in the Kensington area of Buffalo.

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Bernhardt
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bernhardt

384-390 Bernhardt DrBuffalo, NY 14226
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Highland Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Park

164 Chalmers AveBuffalo, NY 14214
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Kensington Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kensington Apartments

1617 Kensington AveBuffalo, NY 14215
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2720-2730 Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2720-2730 Main St

2720 Main StBuffalo, NY 14214
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2 Bedroom Apartments

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626-650 Englewood AveKenmore, NY 14223
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Concord Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Concord Apartments

8-10 Concord DrCheektowaga, NY 14215
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Kensington, Buffalo, NY Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Camelot Court Apartments1 BD1BR,1BA$820
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
Princeton Court ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$921
Bennett Village Apartments1 bedroom suite1BR,1BA$1,000
Mercer CommonsStudio suiteStudio,1BA$1,050
Manhattan Square2 bedroom townhouse apartment2BR,1BA$1,050
Olde Towne Village ApartmentsOlde Towne Village1BR,1BA$1,120
Michigan Place ApartmentsstudiosStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
160 Victoria Ave, Unit 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Upper160 Victoria Ave3BR,1BA$1.00
124 Carmel Rd, Unit North Buffalo upper124 Carmel Rd3BR,1BA$1.00
1833 Kensington Ave, Unit 11833 Kensington Ave2BR,2BA$1.00
110 Gerald Ave, Unit 1110 Gerald Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
1997 Hertel Ave, Unit 1 bd upper1997 Hertel Ave1BR,1BA$1.11
171 Callodine Ave, Unit Upper171 Callodine Ave2BR,1BA$1.11
Hartford Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Apartment Recently Remodeled2BR,1BA$1.33
71 Gerald Ave, Unit Unit2 Upper71 Gerald Ave2BR,1BA$1.39
2803 Main St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.48
Manhattan Square2 bedroom townhouse apartment2BR,1BA$1.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kensington, Buffalo, NY

Ranked #52

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across New York, including Buffalo. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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

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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