
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, NY from $445 (94 Rentals)


Bellamy Commons

ELIM Townhouses

True Bethel Townhomes

Ellicott Town Center

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107 Baynes St, Unit baynes, Unit baynes

629 Broadway

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109 Baynes St

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439 Goethe St, Unit Upper, Unit Upper

104 Grote St
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30 Hobart St

322 Plymouth Ave

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1661 Clinton St, Unit lower, Unit lower

Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+

Camelot Court Apartments

2425 Delaware Ave

221 Maple St

105 Howell St

106 Reiman St

201 Ellicott
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12 Latona Ct

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211 Shoshone St, Unit Upper, Unit Upper

Kenmore Tudors

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Antrim Apartments

141 Vandalia St, Unit Lower back

Kensington Village Apartments

South City Apartments

71 Gerald Ave

111 N Ogden St

Steeple Bay Estates
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220 Dartmouth Ave

170 Esser Ave

77 California St

856 Niagara St

657 Englewood Ave

Ellicott Homes

Towne Gardens

Lofts at University Heights

Linwood Lafayette Senior Apartments

Folwell Senior Apartments
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Downing Apartments

Bernhardt

North Court

Kenmore Estates Apartments

Walden Park Senior Complex

Holling Place Apartments

Touraine Apartments

Melbourne Court Apartments

Black Rock Village

Carriage House Square
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Buffalo, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Buffalo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Studio Apartments | $1,357 | $358 | $2,700 |
| Buffalo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,473 | $376 | $4,220 |
| Buffalo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,662 | $445 | $4,995 |
| Buffalo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,775 | $849 | $3,500 |
| Buffalo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,268 | $640 | $5,500 |
| Buffalo 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,992 | $1,400 | $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 Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+ which is listed at $990, while the average apartment in Buffalo costs $2,489.
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 1,132 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 $445 which is $2,044 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Buffalo.
Expert Rental Resources
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.