Cheap Apartments for Rent in Buffalo, NY from $400 with Washer/Dryer (69 Rentals)

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Downing Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Downing Apartments

30 Latona CtBuffalo, NY 14220
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183 Jewett Pky
Studio Apartments

183 Jewett Pky

183 Jewett PkyBuffalo, NY 14214
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Noles Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Noles Court

99 Best StBuffalo, NY 14209
Senior Living
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The Bryant
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Bryant

916 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14209
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49 Johnson Park
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

49 Johnson Park

49 Johnson ParkBuffalo, NY 14201
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The Forge on Broadway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Forge on Broadway

490 Broadway StBuffalo, NY 14204
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Carriage House Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage House Square

41-43 W Tupper StBuffalo, NY 14202
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419 Porter Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

419 Porter Ave

419 Porter AveBuffalo, NY 14201
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790 Amherst St
2 Bedroom Apartments

790 Amherst St

790 Amherst StBuffalo, NY 14216
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Turner Bros. Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Turner Bros. Lofts

295 Niagara StBuffalo, NY 14201
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20 Saint Louis Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

20 Saint Louis Place

14-20 Saint Louis PlBuffalo, NY 14202
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960 Busti
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

960 Busti

960 Busti AveBuffalo, NY 14213
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565 Elmwood Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

565 Elmwood Ave

565 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
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Cottage Street Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cottage Street Lofts

118-126 Cottage StBuffalo, NY 14201
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Buffalo's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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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

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 Camelot Court Apartments which is listed at $820, 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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.