
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $700 (8 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University Studio Apartments | $1,100 | $1,050 | $1,150 |
University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,027 | $820 | $1,566 |
University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,233 | $965 | $1,672 |
University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,366 | $1,220 | $1,500 |
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Cheapest Available University Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University 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 University 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 |
Kenmore Tudors | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, NY
As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the University area is the $1.00 price per square foot 124 Carmel Rd Model at 124 Carmel Rd, Unit North Buffalo upper in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value University apartment is the 2 bedroom townhouse apartment Model at Manhattan Square starting at $1,050 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the North East Buffalo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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124 Carmel Rd, Unit North Buffalo upper | 124 Carmel Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Manhattan Square | 2 bedroom townhouse apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Amherst Gardens | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Englewood Avenue Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Lincoln Park Duplexes | 3-BD | 3BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Kenmore Tudors | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Bennett Village Apartments | 1 bedroom suite | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Mercer Commons | Studio suite | Studio ,1BA | $1.91 |
Camelot Court Apartments | 1 BD | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Getting Around the University Neighborhood in Buffalo, NY
Walk Score®
78 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
66 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?
The cheapest apartment in University is Camelot Court Apartments which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in University costs $1,345.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University?
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 5 regular apartments in University that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in University?
Cheap apartments in University have an average cost of $409 which is $936 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.
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