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40 Ryan StBuffalo, NY 14210
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Buffalo, NY Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Buffalo, NY

Pricing Updated: 07/15/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Buffalo, NY area range in price from $358 to $6,000 with an overall median price of $3,110. The three Buffalo neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Schiller Park at $744, Outer Niagara Falls at $574, and Genesee Moselle at $561. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Buffalo Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Schiller Park$1,150$74430
Outer Niagara Falls$1,237$57437
Genesee Moselle$1,316$56150
Sloan$1,350$70030
Elmwood North$1,395$91539
Sheridan Parkside$1,397$91535
Pine Hill$1,400$87532
Bonnet St$1,487$91546
LaSalle$1,550$56192
Riverview$1,550$91539

Cheapest Available Buffalo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Buffalo, NY is a 3 Beds unit found at Auden Buffalo in the Irvington Creekside neighborhood priced from $715. Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+ in the University Area neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $870. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Buffalo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Auden Buffalo3x23BR,2BA$715
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
Hyde Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
131 Allen StstudioStudio,1BA$925
Kenmore Tudors1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Peace Bridge PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$945
Black Rock VillageTwo Beds2BR,1BA$950
2425 Delaware Ave1 BR1BR,1BA$950
2421 Delaware Ave1 BR1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, NY

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buffalo area is the $0.47 price per square foot 90 Hoyt St Model at 90 Hoyt St, Unit upper in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,365. The second greatest value Buffalo apartment is the 107 Baynes St Model at 107 Baynes St, Unit baynes starting at $1,295 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Buffalo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
90 Hoyt St, Unit upper90 Hoyt St3BR,1BA$0.47
107 Baynes St, Unit baynes107 Baynes St2BR,1BA$0.65
182 Merrimac St, Unit UPPER182 Merrimac St3BR,1BA$0.70
390 Linwood Ave, Unit 4390 Linwood Ave2BR,2BA$0.98
395 Davey St, Unit Upper395 Davey St2BR,1BA$0.76
297 Sterling Ave, Unit 2297 Sterling Ave3BR,1BA$1.00
118 Whitney Pl, Unit 118 Whitney Place upper118 Whitney Pl2BR,1BA$1.08
Campus Walk OneC13BR,3BA$0.81
384 Breckenridge St, Unit 1384 Breckenridge St2BR,1BA$0.99
115 Ledger St, Unit Ledger 1115 Ledger St3BR,1BA$1.08

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Buffalo Overview

Located on the eastern shores of the mighty Lake Erie and playing host to the world-famous Niagara Falls, Buffalo is the Empire State's second most populated area right behind the bright lights of New York City. Boasting over a million residents and a working-class charm that dates back decades, this industry-heavy destination is affectionately referred to as 'The Queen City' for good reason. With a wide variety of Buffalo apartments available to residents, life in this wonderful city might be only moments away!

Why live in Buffalo, NY?

With economic incentives running high and a ton of options, Buffalo apartments are among the more affordable living arrangements in New York state, and are also a great place to raise a family. The Blue-collar streak of the residents is proud and unwavering, lending the entire city a gritty charm that is wholly unique. Home to over fifty art galleries and over twenty professional theater companies, Buffalo is a cultural hub for the upstate New York area. Offering easy access to not only the scenic beauty of the numerous lakes and woodlands that surround the city, but also the wilds of Canada, Buffalo has much to offer to potential residents of all walks of life.

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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 $950.

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 $870, while the average apartment in Buffalo costs $3,110.

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 340 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 $416 which is $2,694 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Buffalo.

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