
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, NY from $445 (107 Rentals)


Bellamy Commons

ELIM Townhouses

True Bethel Townhomes

Ellicott Town Center

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107 Baynes St, Unit baynes

215 Thompson St

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109 Baynes St

241 Weimar St

68 Peter St
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30 Hobart St

104 Grote St

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448 Amherst St, Unit Rear

444 Schiller St

136 Parkdale Ave

18 Goethe St

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378 N Legion Dr

Black Rock Village

19 Heward Ave

384 Breckenridge St, Unit 1
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Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+

Camelot Court Apartments

35 Benzinger St

52 Greeley St

494 S Ogden St

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170 Butler Ave, Unit Upper

289 Austin St

2425 Delaware Ave

Englewood Apartments

160 Courtland Ave
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78 Portland St, Unit Charming apartment

170 Esser Ave

12 Latona Ct

657 Englewood Ave

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Antrim Apartments

Kenmore Tudors

141 Vandalia St, Unit Lower back

Kensington Village Apartments

South City Apartments

220 Dartmouth Ave
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1816 Military Rd

71 Gerald Ave

110 Gerald Ave

Steeple Bay Estates

239 Crowley Ave

77 California St

344 Hudson St

155 Germain St

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114 17th St, Unit #2

337 Wyoming Ave, Unit upper
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Buffalo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Studio Apartments | $1,360 | $358 | $2,700 |
| Buffalo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,493 | $376 | $4,994 |
| Buffalo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,669 | $445 | $4,995 |
| Buffalo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $700 | $3,628 |
| Buffalo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,234 | $640 | $5,500 |
| Buffalo 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,163 | $2,000 | $2,327 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Buffalo Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Buffalo?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Buffalo is under $925.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Buffalo?
The cheapest apartment in Buffalo is Black Rock Village which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Buffalo costs $2,408.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Buffalo?
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 822 regular apartments in Buffalo 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 Buffalo?
Cheap apartments in Buffalo have an average cost of $456 which is $1,952 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Buffalo.
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A Local Experts Guide to the Top Neighborhoods for College Renters in Buffalo, NY
Written by: Patrick Ryan
There’s nothing better than living in a college town. The setting is vibrant, the people are happy and there’s always a good time to be had.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
Written by: Robin Stewart
Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back
Written by: Lauren Harrington
I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.