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467 Wyoming AveBuffalo, NY 14215
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6 Yale PlBuffalo, NY 14210
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Buffalo, NY

Pricing Updated: 08/29/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Buffalo, NY area range in price from $358 to $7,775 with an overall median price of $1,606. The three Buffalo neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Schiller Park at $1,150, Pine Hill at $1,175, and Lovejoy at $1,197. 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$74426
Pine Hill$1,175$97526
Lovejoy$1,197$72524
Emerson$1,200$56132
Outer Niagara Falls$1,200$57436
Kaisertown$1,250$72518
Seneca$1,250$72526
South Buffalo$1,250$1,07510
Abbott McKinley$1,262$72525
Sloan$1,270$72527

Cheapest Available Buffalo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Buffalo, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Princeton Court Apartments in the University Area neighborhood priced from $498. Hyde Park Apartments in the West Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Buffalo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Princeton Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$498
Hyde Park ApartmentsUpcoming 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
131 Allen StstudioStudio,1BA$925
Black Rock VillageTwo Beds2BR,1BA$950
Kenmore Tudors1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$970
Fairmount ApartmentsStandard StudioStudio,1BA$975
St Marys ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$977

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, NY

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buffalo area is the $0.93 price per square foot 390 Linwood Ave Model at 390 Linwood Ave, Unit 4 in the in the Hamlin Park neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Buffalo apartment is the 395 Davey St Model at 395 Davey St, Unit Upper starting at $1,300 with a $0.76 price per square foot in the East 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.
390 Linwood Ave, Unit 4390 Linwood Ave2BR,2BA$0.93
395 Davey St, Unit Upper395 Davey St2BR,1BA$0.76
26 Sherwood St, Unit Upper26 Sherwood St3BR,1BA$1.04
311 Crestwood Ave, Unit Unit 2311 Crestwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.08
118 Whitney Pl, Unit 118 Whitney Place upper118 Whitney Pl2BR,1BA$1.08
Campus Walk OneC13BR,3BA$0.81
Lafayette-Barton2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.09
Monarch 7162x2 B12BR,2BA$0.86
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 $977.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Buffalo?

The cheapest apartment in Buffalo is Princeton Court Apartments which is listed at $498, while the average apartment in Buffalo costs $1,606.

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 534 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 $442 which is $1,164 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Buffalo.

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