Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, NY from $550 (150 Rentals)

Ellicott Town Center

175 Freund St

59 Wex Ave

160 Courtland Ave

38 Peck St

315 Wohlers Ave

289 Austin St
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180 Mackinaw St

Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+

227 Barnard St

South City Apartments

264 St Lawrence Ave

192 Bird Ave

125 Shoshone St, Unit 125
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35 Weyand Ave

Kensington Village Apartments

360 Prospect Ave

51 Warring Ave, Unit Upper

19 Winchester Ave, Unit Upper
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1353 Hertel Ave, Unit 2

422 Skillen St

420 Skillen St

1037 Walden Ave

320 Jewett Ave

32 Milford St

U-Crest & Belvedere Manor Apartments

181 Jersey St
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Garden Village

Trinity Tower

Idylwood Resort Apartment Homes

47 Camden Ave

864 Millersport Hwy

100 Kamper Ave

216 Newburgh Ave

1814 William St, Unit Upper rear 4

267 Crestwood Ave
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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 | $1,303 | $795 | $3,599 |
Buffalo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,521 | $690 | $3,820 |
Buffalo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,684 | $550 | $5,000 |
Buffalo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,673 | $625 | $3,569 |
Buffalo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,187 | $675 | $4,200 |
Buffalo 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,102 | $1,900 | $2,304 |
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Getting Around Buffalo, NY
Walk Score®
68 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
62 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
39 / 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 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 $944.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Buffalo?
The cheapest apartment in Buffalo is Windwood Place Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Buffalo costs $2,083.
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 1,197 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 $361 which is $1,722 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Buffalo.
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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.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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Written by: Marie Brown
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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